• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.
  

• Project Management (PM) Certification a plus.
  

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff and/or consultants, however, main function is individual contributor.
  

• At least five years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on disease eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control.
  

Staff Leadership and Training:

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
  

• Develops and implements training and competency systems at the country level.
  

• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.
  

Activity Reporting:

• Reviews donor financial and technical reports specific to Polio for transmittal to HQ.
  

• Prepares and delivers presentations as requested to STRIDES donor on progress as needed.
  

• Develops Activity work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities.
  

Quality Assurance:

• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices.
  

• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.
  

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.
  

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.