Careers

• Lead the development of a comprehensive operational guide for the project’s TB IPC activities, including TB ACF, CI, TPT, and infection control (IC) guidelines and protocols, ensuring alignment with national health strategies, international recommendations and global best practices;
  
• Lead the project’s strategy and activities related to strengthening TB CI system, including revision and development of TB CI regulations, operational guidelines and protocols enabling increased TB Contact Investigation (TB CI) Coverage in the country.
  
• Lead the development and implementation of relevant operational tools on TB CI system for health care workers, project sub-grantees, coordination of project activities related to ensure proper implementation of TB CI processes at facility settings.
  
• Lead the development and implementation of relevant training materials on implementation of TB CI system for health care workers and community workers.
  
• Lead the development of TB CI recording and reporting (R&R) forms to establish a cascaded monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for TB CI, and their use during implementation, including the development of TB CI information system/module.
  
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to civil society organizations to apply TB CI tools and practices tailored to TB contacts, family members enabling adherence to TPT;
  
• Facilitate the development of TB preventive treatment (TPT) operational guidelines and tools in connection with TB CI policy documents and operational guidelines, including on TB CI monitoring and evaluation system.
  
• Lead the implementation of relevant operational tools on TPT for health care workers, project sub-grantees. Facilitate operational processes within implementation of developed TPT operational guidelines and tools.
  
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of TB CI and TPT implementation, provide data-driven recommendations for further scaling up of TB CI and TPT;
  
• Collaborate on operational research projects to assess and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the project’s TB CI and TPT implementation, contributing to evidence-based adjustments and policy recommendations;
  
• Assist with documentation and communication of project progress, success stories, technical briefs on TB CI and TPT implementation. Contribute to quarterly and annual reports;
  
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Technical Director or Chief of Party.

• Medical degree or relevant post-graduate qualification in public health or infection control (preferred);
  
• At least 5 years of experience in TB settings, with a focus on TB infection prevention and control activities;
  
• Strong expertise in TB prevention, particularly in TB CI and TPT field, demonstrated ability to introduce innovative solutions;
  
• Proven experience in developing and implementing TB IPC guidelines, protocols, and tools;
  
• Proficiency in risk assessments, monitoring, and data analysis for TB IPC interventions;
  
• Familiarity with USAID/US government programs, regulations, and reporting requirements; previous experience working on USAID/US government-funded projects is highly desirable;
  
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including health facility managers, health workers, local government officials, and civil society organizations to implement IPC initiatives;
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic environments, manage multiple priorities, and lead initiatives in challenging settings;
  
• Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz is required; strong written and verbal communication skills in English considered an advantage.