Advisor: Implementation Science - Tanzania

Title: Advisor: Implementation Science - Tanzania Place of Performance: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Service Objectives:

The objective of this position is to provide support and technical assistance to the Senior Technical Advisor for Research and Implementation Science, the Associated Director of Programs, the Country Director, section chiefs, team leads and program staff, and other USG agencies in designing, implementing and evaluating implementation science projects and their products.

Task Requirements:

Under this task order, the contractor shall independently provide all labor, supplies, material and equipment (exceptions noted below) in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners in accordance with this Statement of Work by providing the services below for implementation Science activities. • 20% Coordination: Assists in the facilitation and coordination of implementation science projects within CDC and across United States Government (USG) agencies and partners in Tanzania. Assists in facilitating research prioritization process within USG and supports national research strategy development and implementation. • 50% Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance in the planning, development, and conducting of implementation science activities. Offers support and assistance to implementing partners, in particular local partners, to successfully implement key research activities to the highest technical and ethical standards, while building their capacity to execute these studies themselves. Engage directly with several priority research activities to ensure high quality outputs and timely execution. Provide Technical Assistance and advice to Project Officers of Cooperative Agreements on implementation science issues that need to be addressed; to ensure implementation occurs according to developed timelines. Provide technical assistance in the development of evaluation strategies and formulation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation activities for on-going and future public health programmatic issues in consultation and collaboration with other USG agencies in Tanzania, the Government of Tanzania (GoT), and other selected local implementing agencies. As determined by the Associate Director of Programs and/or Country Director, assists the Senior Technical Advisor for Research and Implementation Science with ADS activities. • 10% Review and Analyses: Participates in review and drafting protocols, and data collection tools of specific research activities. Assists with completing analyses and drafting publications related to implementation science. Work with Senior Technical Advisor for Research and Implementation Science, and CDC Atlanta Science Offices to ensure appropriate policies are followed; and travel to and support specific study sites during periods of data collection preparation, implementation, analysis, and information dissemination. 20% Capacity Building: Provide technical oversight, as needed, on training of data collectors, data entry and management personnel to ensure quality of training; provide support for literature reviews for CDC/Tanzania staff. Performs and supports the writing of abstracts, reports and manuscripts through one on one mentoring and writing workshops with CDC program staff, Fellows, Tanzanian scientists and Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training (FELTP) participants. Lead and/or assist with other tasks related to the planning, capacity building and implementation of research activities to fulfill the needs of CDC/Tanzania and other USG partners. The Contractor shall provide support and work to strengthen efforts to build the capacity of Tanzanian staff from government and national Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved with USG funded implementation science activities, through targeted scientific input, and planning and advising on key aspects of specific evaluations, with particular focus on at least one large multi-country project. Provide support and work to strengthen efforts to build the capacity of CDC Tanzania staff on implementation science activities.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited university with a Ph.D. in Epidemiology or other area with significant research from an accredited college and/or university • Three or more years of education and experience in HIV/AIDS programs, preferably in a resource-limited setting • Demonstrated experience in developing, conducting and analyzing research • Specific experience in operational research and implementation science desired • At least three years of substantial knowledge of PEPFAR programs is desirable • Excellent time and project management skills • Level IV English proficiency required • Willingness and ability to effectively communicate in English (Speaking, Writing, and Reading) on a daily basis with various groups. • Level I Kiswahili proficiency (preferred) • Prior experience working in Tanzania (preferred) • Willingness and ability to work full-time and to be located in Tanzania strongly preferred

How to apply:

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and CV to resumes@ctsglobalusa.com