CONSULTANCY: TB Consultant - Job at University Research Co., LLC in Bethesda, MD

CONSULTANCY: TB Consultant

Bethesda, MD

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Position: CONSULTANCY: TB Consultant

Location:

Global

Job Id: 2278

# of Openings: 1

Hours: 55 days level of effort

Period: September 2023 to March 2024

Consulting rate: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Asia/MENA

Location: Global

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Guided by a strong vision of equitable and resilient systems that respond to people's needs and emerging threats, URC helps countries and local actors to build, implement, and sustain science-driven, scalable solutions. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical expertise to empower governments, communities, and service providers toward strengthening their own health and social systems and improve service quality. We aim to expand access to and improve the quality of services, addressing maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; global health security and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene. In our interactions with each other and our clients, we stay true to our values for transformative change by focusing on:

Creativity: by unleashing our creativity, we enhance engagement and interaction to improve problem-solving.
Collaboration: not only does our work towards the same vision and mission instill staff with a strong sense of purpose, but also enables us to complement each other's skills and allocate work to maximize everyone's strengths.
Accountability: we hold ourselves responsible for accomplishing goals, completing assignments, and making decisions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: we embrace the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where our leadership and staff model behavior that enriches our organization, demonstrates respect for all people, and supports opportunities for all staff.
Transparency: we understand that when employees deeply trust one another and their leaders, they will be more engaged in their roles because they will not be worried about unfair treatment.

Overview:

URC is seeking applications from qualified individual consultants to work under the direction of Senior Vice President for Asia/MENA Programs to perform tasks as listed below. The qualified consultant will assist in gathering information and identifying in-country resources necessary to develop strategic and successful proposals for US government funded health programs with specific focus on Tuberculosis related activities in Asia/MENA region.

Scope of Assignment:

There are two main objectives of this consultancy:

Objective 1: Analyze and document the URC-led interventions under the USAID funded Cure TB project in the Kyrgyz Republic. The anticipated level of effort for this task is 15 working days. Specific assignment includes the following (September - October 2023):

Review all work plans, annual reports, quarterly reports as well as any ad hoc reports produced by the project during its life cycle.
Map out innovative interventions under REACH, CURE, PREVENT and SUSTAIN domains of the USAID's Global Tuberculosis (TB) Strategy 2023-2030 implemented under USAID Cure TB Activity in Kyrgyzstan
Meet and interview with both URC HQ and field staff to understand the strengths, weaknesses, successes, and challenges of the project.
Visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and interview key players and stakeholders on Cure TB interventions that are both innovative and effective.
Analyze and if possible, quantify the effects of Cure TB interventions.

Expected Deliverables from Objective 1 Task:

Up to five short Technical Briefs
Trip Report

Objective 2: Assist URC to position, conceptualize, prepare, and submit successful proposals relating to Tuberculosis activity in Asia, including but not limited to Central Asia. The anticipated level of effort for this task is estimated at 40 working days. Specific assignment includes the following:

Review and analyze background and RFA/RFPs document and advise URC on competitive positioning.
Contribute to technical strategy development throughout the proposal process including service as a lead writer for the proposals.
Be available to attend and contribute to the meetings/calls, as needed.

Expected Deliverables from Objective 2 Task:

Draft technical proposal including results framework and key interventions.
Technical presentations and/or feedback provided as part of the consultancy;

Required Experience & Qualifications:

MD, or a graduate degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university
Experience conducting capture efforts for international development organizations preparing proposals on US government-funded health projects, either as an implementer, ministry partner, or other involved stakeholder.
Experience with TB programs is desirable
Experience working with major TB donors is desirable
Superb communication, presentation and writing skills in English
Ability to provide regular updates by email or calls

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

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Job Summary

Company

University Research Co., LLC

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

Open