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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 XA206
Hourly:
 $36.49
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $6,325
Grade:
 236
Annually:
 $75,900

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Collaborates with Task Force for Global Health country stakeholders in establishing an effective disease prevention/intervention program within countries: 1) Assures coordination of public health activities between stakeholders and provides consultation, technical assistance and direction in the implementation of program activities. 2) Participates in the development of strategies aimed at the identification, analysis and resolution of problems impacting public health program operations. 3) Establishes a surveillance system to monitor the effectiveness of program operations. 4) Establishes and maintains effective communication between stakeholders. Researches factors that may impact the success of a public health program and develop interventions when needed. Develops and implements a surveillance system to ensure the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, reporting, and follow-up of morbidity specific to the assignment program(s). Responds to concerns and deficiencies identified in all program areas (if reportable in the project area). Analyzes trends through surveillance and making recommendations for program policy. Analyzes trends and makes subsequent recommendations for changes in program policy. Provide technical advice, consultation, and training on administrative and technical aspects of disease intelligence, individual elements of surveillance systems, staffing and training needs. Establishes an effective MERLA (monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adapting) framework to measure the effectiveness of the program(s) as well as changing the course of the program if needed in response to the information from the MERLA framework. Provides support and training to build country capacities in MERLA. Develops strategies aimed at identification, analysis, and resolution of problems impacting program. Develops goals, objectives, activities, and budgets for grant proposals. Recruits and supervises student interns and fellows. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in public health from an accredited school, and three years of experience working with countries on public health issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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