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RTI International

Scope of Work FOR MALARIA  CONSULTANT

21 january 2016

Time frame:       Up to 60 days commencing from 8 February to 30 June, 2016.

Location:             Bangkok, Thailand.

Supervisor:         RTI International Chief of Party, Inform Asia

Background

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI International through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Inform Asia: USAID’s Health Research Program, has received funding to provide technical assistance to a range of local stakeholders in the areas of knowledge management and capacity building with regard to strengthening the Thai national program in malaria. The proposed consultant will provide project management support and strategic guidance while coordinating support with the Bureau of Vector Born Diseases (BVBD) to conduct activities related to surveillance, operational research, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

Consultancy Roles and Responsibilities

Provide project management support and oversight to support year one workplan activities. Specific tasks to include, but not limited to, the following:

Facilitate liaison and communication with key stakeholders;

Drafting scopes of work for other consultants and/or staff;

Logistics and technical support to ensure implementation of baseline assessments;

Problem solving with regard to ensuring workplan activities are implemented as intended; and

Drafting of progress reports (as needed).

Deliverables will be determined on a task-by-task basis.

Skills and Experience:

Undergraduate or Master’s degree and/or equivalent experience in public health, medicine, research, and/or other related fields.

Up to six years of experience working in international development.

Working knowledge of the Thai public health system and preferably, the national malaria program.

Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural environment.

Exceptional English written skills, oral communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with academic/research institutions and government counterparts.

Thai language capacity is highly valued.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications. 

Application

Please send a copy of your CV, signed biodata and an application letter to Ms. Rosnani Sarif rsarif@inform-asia.org.

Please note any travel costs will be paid for directly by RTI international.