Advisor- TB Epidemiologist and Government Liaison

UN Atlas; New Delhi; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UN Atlas in Delhi, within UNOPS STBP, seeks a senior advisor for TB epidemiology to support India's National TB Elimination Programme. The role provides technical leadership for data-driven planning, monitoring, and innovation in TB control, collaborating with the Central TB Division and national stakeholders.

The advisor will lead capacity building, guide project partners, oversee intervention design, and help introduce new screening and diagnostic tools.

Competenze

• 7+ years of progressive experience in TB epidemiology and research.
• Experience in TB program implementation and digital health systems.
• Strong ability to analyze data, write proposals and publish manuscripts.

Mansioni

• Lead technical stewardship for TB epidemiology and impact measurement.
• Provide capacity building and guidance to project partners.
• Oversee inputs for intervention planning and new tools introduction.
• Monitor performance indicators and analyze data for reporting.
• Develop research questions and draft manuscripts for publication.
• Coordinate technical support for Ni-Kshay and surveillance innovations.

Conoscenze

Data Analysis

Epidemiology

Healthcare IT

Policy Research

Science Communication

Scientific Writing

Strategic Planning

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Master's degree in Public Health/Epidemiology

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context: The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Global Portfolios Office (GPO) supports sustainable development and climate action globally. In India, UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP), implementing projects to strengthen TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This role is situated within the STBP Executive Director's office, focusing on a multi-country project funded by the US government.

Job purpose: This role serves as a key technical advisor for TB epidemiology and data-driven interventions within India's National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Central TB Division (CTD) and other national stakeholders to support evidence-based planning, monitoring, and innovation in TB control. The position aims to strengthen the Facility and Community based service Delivery Support (FC-SDS) project, particularly focusing on active TB case finding in tribal areas and supporting broader national efforts. The role also acts as a crucial liaison between the Stop TB Partnership and the NTEP at national and state levels, ensuring technical assistance and coordination for effective TB elimination strategies.

Responsibilities: The Advisor will lead technical stewardship for TB epidemiological research and impact measurement activities. This includes providing capacity building and guidance to project implementing partners through supervision and monitoring. The role involves overseeing technical inputs for intervention planning and design, and assisting in the introduction of new screening and diagnostic tools. Key duties include monitoring project performance indicators, conducting data analysis for advocacy and reporting, and reviewing project reports. The incumbent will also generate research questions, write proposals, and develop manuscripts for publication. Furthermore, the Advisor will provide strategic vision and technical support to NTEP for TB prevention interventions, foster innovation in TB surveillance systems like Ni-Kshay, and coordinate technical support for introducing new technologies and initiatives.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field with 9 years of relevant experience is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree in a similar field with 7 years of relevant experience is acceptable.

Work experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in TB epidemiology and research is essential. Proven experience in TB program implementation, epidemiological analysis, and digital health systems is required. A strong understanding of NTEP monitoring frameworks and indicators, along with experience working with government health systems like the CTD, is crucial.

Skills: Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Healthcare Information Technology, Policy Research, Science Communication, Scientific Writing, Strategic Planning

Required languages: English

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