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FHI 360 Capacity Strengthening Specialist Bangladesh FHI 360 Jobs 2024

FHI 360 looking for “Capacity Strengthening Specialist”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 22-Jul-24.

The FHI 360 has published a job vacancy announcement on 07/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Capacity Strengthening Specialist to be based in Dhaka , Bangladesh. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: FHI 360

Job Title: Capacity Strengthening Specialist

Duty Station: Dhaka , Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 22-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of TBDNS capacity strengthening interventions focused on the diagnostic network and facilities.
• Identify and advise the TBDNS Bangladesh team on priority training needs for building capacity of the TB laboratory network to expand and improve the quality of TB diagnostics including Line Probe Assay (LPA) Culture, Drug Susceptibility Testing ( DST), targeted Next Generation Sequencing , Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) , Truenat, GeneXpert and specimen collection and transportation, among others.
• Assist the TBDNA Bangladesh team in developing the annual workplan incorporating capacity strengthening interventions to be implemented.
• Develop and update the capacity strengthening (including training) plan and schedule for all TBDNS supported, per the approved workplan and in coordination with the NTP and other TB partners.
• Assist the TBDNS team in developing, adapting, and updating training manuals, tools and checklists for TB diagnostics, specimen collection and transportation, and other relevant areas.
• Support the development and adaptation of training materials online training of laboratory and facility staff, including an evaluation of training effectiveness.
• Develop a strategy for building NTP/national technical capacity with a pool of trainers to provide standard training on LPA, culture, DST, tNGS, WGS, GeneXpert, Truenta and specimen collection and transportation.
• Assist the TBDNS Bangladesh team in organizing and conducting relevant training and orientation in coordination with the NTP and other TB partners
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts at the NTP and other TB stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of planned capacity strengthening activities.
• Collect and maintain updated capacity strengthening data and supporting documents to meet Activity reporting needs.
• Design and implement a system for monitoring training outcomes and impacts and plan the dissemination of results and lessons learned through workshops, seminars, and publications.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the utilization of knowledge and skills acquired through TBDNS capacity strengthening interventions and identify gaps for improvement.
• Conduct other work as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• MSc in clinical diagnostics or an equivalent with a specialty in microbiology, including a strong focus on TB.
• At least six years of direct experience in strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions on TB diagnostics and TB diagnostic network strengthening in the country.
• Demonstrated competency in current diagnostic methods for TB.
• Knowledge and experience with strengthening laboratories to achieve international quality standards.
• Experience working with Bangladesh NTP.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 50% within Bangladesh and perform other travel as needed.
• Authorization to work in Bangladesh.