Technical Manager, Tuberculosis - CDC Tuberculosis Activity - Philippines

Corus International; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus International is looking for a Technical Manager, TB in Manila, Philippines, responsible for overseeing the implementation of a TB program funded by the US government. This role involves supporting healthcare capacity for TB screening and treatment, ensuring data quality, and managing reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of experience in public health, particularly in TB control programs, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Filipino nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in public health.
• Five years experience in TB control programmes.
• Experience in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment of short‑term TB consultants.
• Develop TB screening tools.
• Coordinate updates for donor reporting.

Skills

Data analysis using statistical and qualitative software

Strong working knowledge of international donor funding mechanisms

Excellent communication skills

General knowledge of TB prevention and care services

Proficiency in Office 365 applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DHIS2

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Brief

Position Summary: The Technical Manager, TB will manage the day‑to‑day implementation of technical activities for an anticipated large‑scale, USG‑funded program addressing early diagnosis and treatment of TB. The manager will work with the DOH to strengthen capacity of healthcare providers to implement systematic TB screening and case‑finding and treatment referrals, and to enhance the capacity of health‑system stakeholders at all levels to analyse, interpret and apply TB surveillance data for program planning and decision‑making.

The Technical Manager, TB will provide technical inputs into project workplans and donor reporting, budgets, and project monitoring, evaluation and learning (MERL) in compliance with the requirements and regulations of the award. The manager will implement the MERL plan, including digital data collection, analysis and reporting of indicators and achievements, and will lead the analysis, interpretation and reporting of routine project data, periodically documenting and sharing lessons learned, best practices, and other deliverables.

Actual hiring is contingent upon a signed award and donor approval. Filipino nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery Services, Quality and Impact (60%)

• Support the recruitment of short‑term TB consultants and manage their day‑to‑day scheduling to provide TB screening, treatment and surveillance support to the DOH.
• Develop and refine TB screening, referral, treatment and surveillance tools.
• Track progress of project targets and deliverables, identify issues or challenges that need to be addressed, and ensure that technical reporting requirements are met in line with donor award.
• Implement the technical delivery of the MERL plan, including quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting of activity outputs and results for donor award reporting.
• Coordinate with the Project Director to provide CDC‑required updates, including performance indicator target‑adjustment requests.

Coordination and Collaboration (25%)

• Engage with other CDC projects and national stakeholders to exchange TB and MERL learning and promote synergy.
• Participate in TB and MEL national coordinating bodies and forums.
• Contribute to donor report drafts by documenting technical activity achievements in coordination with the project team and headquarters Technical Business Unit team.
• Work closely with project management and donor to organise periodic data review meetings with various project stakeholders to ensure clarity and harmonisation of activity progress and advance the project's learning agenda.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (15%)

• Ensure the collection, entry, verification, analysis and reporting of data on actual achievements against set objectives, highlighting emerging trends and providing clear reports on findings and conclusions.
• Ensure data quality through regular data quality audits, verification and validation of accuracy and reliability to inform decision‑making.
• Ensure that data integrity and security standards and procedures are in place and comply with national monitoring and evaluation guidelines, protocols, information systems and reporting requirements.
• Conduct analyses and contribute to the preparation of mandatory award performance reports under the guidance of the Project Director, with support from headquarters Program and Technical Business Units.
• Capture performance results (impact, outcome and output) against indicators and ensure that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve the quality of interventions and results.

Supervisory

• Pool of TB consultants.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with at least ten years of experience in a public health sector such as monitoring, evaluation and learning, and five years experience in TB control programmes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in international health development; a Master’s degree is desired.
• Experience working with colleagues in a multicultural, multi‑linguistic environment.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with host‑country counterparts.
• Experience working with US‑based and international partners and/or local NGOs, faith‑based organisations, community‑based organisations, universities and other technical institutions.
• Previous experience working with CDC‑funded projects and logical framework matrices in monitoring and evaluation is highly desirable.
• Experience managing DHIS2 and other databases, proficiency in IT tools and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills, and the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of international donor funding mechanisms (including grants, contracts and cooperative agreements); CDC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TB prevention and care services.
• Proven experience in data analysis using statistical and qualitative software.
• In‑depth knowledge of the political, social and economic context and experience working in the Philippines.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing in English.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the coordination of or collaborate on program implementation across multiple teams (between departments, between headquarters and country offices, etc.).