The Applicant must meet or exceed the qualifications listed below:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Microbiology or clinical diagnostics or related field. A candidate with a Ph.D. degree will be preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience (combination of long-term in-country placement and short-term technical assistance) in diagnostics strengthening for TB and other infectious diseases in low and middle-income countries. Experience of working in Asia Pacific is required.
• Proven knowledge and experience in diagnosing infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, including for TB, including specific hands-on clinical diagnostics experience.
• Competent in current developments in diagnosing TB and other infectious diseases, including point-of-care and molecular methods and NGS/WGS technologies.
• Experience in working with public health reference laboratories in TB and other infectious diseases
• Good understanding of the external environment and how it affects diagnostic network functioning in general, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.
• A demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects.
• Experience in implementing diagnostic network capacity building.
• Strong oral and written English language communication skills.
• Strong oral and written language skills in a language from a country in Asia Pacific preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination.
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 25% within the Asia Pacific region and other travel as needed.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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