Period of Performance: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Place of Performance: Government of India Facility, National Center for Disease Control, 22 Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi
Service Objectives:
The primary objective of this contract is to hire a laboratory experienced public health advisor that will serve as a senior scientific and technical advisor to CDC India’s Global Disease Detection program and the GDD India Centre (GDDIC) (bilateral partnership between US CDC and India’s National Centre for Disease Control) in their work with agency officials, host-country Ministry of Health, implementing partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the planning and strengthening of programs and activities addressing emerging infectious disease threats. Responsibilities include examining current health security through laboratory assessments, program development, monitoring, reporting and close collaboration with partners to ensure all research and analysis in laboratories are carried out in accordance with program objectives and internationally recognized best practices. Partners include other agencies, host government ministries, International Organizations (IO) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) involved in treatment of various diseases in the country. The contractor would be responsible for the planning and implementation of capacity building of all laboratories to ensure consistency of results and effective bio-safety and bio-security measures for Ministry of Health and other public health laboratories. In general, the person would conduct assessments of the laboratories and review individual laboratory procedures, weighing against accepted protocols to develop programs to ensure consistency. The contractor would also participate in developing major initiatives, including the country program plan and planning of all cooperative agreements that require research and diagnosis of avian influenza, acute respiratory infection, acute encephalitis, malaria, dengue, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, and other emerging diseases in laboratories throughout the host country.
Task Requirements:
1) In consultation with the HHS/CDC Country Director, the contractor will provide expert technical support to the GDD program and the GDDIC. Expertise would encompass program development, monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting to ensure all laboratory research and analysis are carried out in accordance with program objectives and internationally recognized best practices. Areas of focus are Emerging infectious diseases, health security, biosecurity and biosafety.
a. The contractor will provide technical evaluations and monitoring of proposals for laboratory capacity building projects, ensuring protocols are being followed appropriately and will recommend amendments.
b. The contractor is responsible for planning and drafting the laboratory and biosecurity portions of the GDD/GDDIC strategies each year and working with colleagues to ensure that programs are working together to complement support and capacity building.
c. The contractor will provide guidance and direction to grantees, program collaborators and contractors on management and implementation of activities to be consistent with USG and international policies and guidance.
d. Assists in the collaboration with host government Ministry of Health, international organizations and non-governmental. In building laboratory capacity, collaborates with host country senior scientists on the design of new public health laboratory diagnostic approaches that are based on latest research findings to ensure proper bio-safety and bio-security for laboratory staff. Works closely with staff of host country government Ministry of Health, and cooperating partners to ensure that tasks are carried out correctly and in a timely manner. Recommends procedural modifications as warranted to align with investigative protocols.
2) Promote the standardization of lab equipment and maintenance assistance and provides technical specifications for procurement of essential laboratory equipment and supplies.
a. Provide technical assistance on the architectural, structural, security and biohazard design aspects of on-going work related to laboratory renovation and establishment of new laboratories.
b. Ensure proper budgeting of all national referral and regional laboratory activities supported by grants, partnerships and cooperative agreements. Ensures validity of data and authorizes entry in appropriate data base.
3) As a regional and international expert on matters pertaining to testing and operations of a variety of laboratories located within the host country, job holder may represent (Agency/Country) at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. Briefs agency officials on the results of such meetings and prepares written reports for submission to other interested parties.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Certifications:
• Doctoral level degree or host country equivalent in medicine with additional microbiology and public health postgraduate training is required.
• A minimum of ten years of work in public health laboratory systems (and experience with health security preferred)
• Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing) in English and Hindi
• Demonstrated experience working in India with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and the ability to work with provincial (State) governments.
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Public Health Surveillance & Laboratory Advisory Services - India
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