• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for successful implementation of activities.

• Indepth functional knowledge around specialization and detailed knowledge of Polio eradication efforts, especially in Polio surveillance, case investigation, laboratory services, reporting and related areas.

• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects the industry in general and the organization, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.

• General understanding of the organization’s structure, policies and practices, and the impact on one’s own area.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exchange information, present recommendations, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the organization and possibly externally.

• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Is sought out to provide advice or solutions around technical area.

• Is informed about current developments around technical area.

• Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.

• Specific actions are guided primarily by professional standards and expected outcomes of the project.

• Decisions and actions have an impact on the smooth operation and timeframes of the unit programs/projects; impact on the broader organization is generally indirect.

• Problems encountered are complex and may involve unprecedented circumstances; resolution requires investigation, analysis, and review of professional/organizational standards.

• Faulty decisions or recommendations will normally result in critical delays and modifications to projects or operations, cause substantial expenditure of additional time, resources, and funds; and jeopardize future business activity.

Supervision Given/Received:

• May supervise junior to mid-level staff members and/or consultants.

• Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization’s objectives and schedules.

• Accomplishes results through managers or senior members of a team.

• Manages a technical area staff and function area within the organization.

• Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others; may assist in team management as necessary,

• Typically reports to the STRIDES Country Program Director and Technical Director -Polio on technical matters.

Education: **

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.

• Project Management (PM) Certification a plus.

Experience: **

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff and/or consultants, however, main function is individual contributor.

• At least five years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on disease eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control.

• Experience with polio eradication programs and management of large-scale public health initiatives involving Polio surveillance is required

• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.

• Proficient experience in current polio eradication, surveillance, laboratory support or related program developments in polio eradication and/or Global Health Security.

• Years of work experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of polio eradication technical issues.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization engaged in polio eradication efforts.

• International Program Development or Program management experience preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.