UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP) as of 1 January 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the Stop TB Partnership is to realise the goal of elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every person with TB has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies. The Stop Partnership is uniquely positioned to support the development and implementation by partners of the current and future Global Plan, acting as a coordinator and catalyst for partners engaged in the fight against TB.
Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership’s mission is to serve every person who is vulnerable to TB and ensure that high-quality treatment is available to all who need it. Stop TB partners include international and technical organisations, government programmes, research and funding agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society and community groups and the private sector.
Context and overall objective
The Stop TB Partnership launched the Digital Health Technology (DHT) Hub in November 2020 to catalyze the global adoption of evidence-based digital health technologies and ensure that they can be utilized to the fullest of their potential for the advancement of the Global Plan to End TB by 2030. The DHT hub facilitates the introduction and implementation of TB digital health technologies, and will build upon the Stop TB Partnership’s role as a convener of countries, technical partners, technology developers and donors to further advance the development and implementation of tools.
The End TB Strategy and the Global Plan to End TB call for new technologies and diagnostic tools to achieve a significant reduction in the number of people developing TB each year. Stop TB’s new Operational Strategy highlights the role that different teams play to promote innovation in the TB response. Rapid, inexpensive, and highly accurate tests are urgently needed to improve the diagnosis and management of TB, particularly in resource-limited settings. Connectivity solutions are promising but underutilized in many high TB burden countries. Digital adherence technology solutions have promising potential to enhance person-centered care and management of TB. New promising technologies are entering the markets using artificial intelligence, but additional studies are required to assess their performance, and placement within programs. As many new tools become available, countries and partners request Stop TB support efforts to optimally implement them.
The Technical Officer – Digital Health will report to the Head of the Innovations and Grants Team at Stop TB and will work closely with other initiatives of the team including TB REACH, START4ALL and the New Diagnostic Evaluation initiative on work involving innovative screening and diagnostics for TB. In addition, the incumbent will work collaboratively across teams with External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, the Introducing New Tools Project and the Executive Directors Office to help coordinate Stop TB’s innovations work.
The primary objective of this position is to lead the work of the DHT Hub at Stop TB, on technical tasks including engaging product developers, developing operational research protocols and supporting their implementation and producing digital health related advocacy, technical and scientific reports and publications developed by the DHT Hub. The key objectives of this role include:
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Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
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