Sr. Technical Advisor - Surveillance, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the Technical Director, provide leadership and strategic inputs and direction to ensure programmatic integrity and technical guidance to the project on the design and implementation of project activities to reach project goals, in event and indicator-based surveillance design, implementation, and evaluation, and provide inputs in the design, development or strengthening of data systems and digital solutions that support national and subnational emergency responses.
• Ensure a robust working knowledge of the local epidemiological context, to quickly analyze epidemiological trends, including drawing upon global data and trends, identify gaps, and develop responsive action plans.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with local and national government counterparts and engage in local level planning.
• Foster a culture of data for decision making across all project teams, partners, and local stakeholders;
• Ensure all activities are evidence-based, adapted to local context, and reflect state-of-the-art knowledge and best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with USAID and Government of Philippines Departments and related national government agencies (including those in the One Health space ., animal health / veterinary sciences, agriculture, environment, and biodiversity management); public health or one health partners, and local research institutions to share knowledge, maximize resources and avoid duplication of effort;
• Provide guidance and support for capacity strengthening efforts for national government counterparts;
• Improve capacity of local government health authorities to conduct evidence-based and epidemiological analysis of local health systems for decision-making to inform strategic and programmatic direction;
• Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data / results;
• Mentor, supervise and manage performance of a team of technical professionals, ensuring high-quality implementation of all project activities, and ensure timely feedback;
• Ensure project activities are aligned with the project goal and objectives and national policies and frameworks;
• Work with the Technical Director on annual work planning and provide strategic inputs including on the Performance monitoring plan;
• Work closely with the MEL Advisor and the M&E team to analyze data, adjust implementation and put in place course corrections.
• Represent the project in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations and act as an active member of relevant technical groups.
• Work with project and financial staff to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets

Required Qualifications

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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