Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Closing Date: October 23, 2026
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The senior PMDT advisor is a member of the AFGHS/MSH central technical team and is responsible in supporting the national TB program in strengthening the PMDT program at the country level to improve the diagnosis and management of MDR, Pre-XDR/XDR-TB. The senior PMDT advisor will also advise on the implementation of shorter MDR regimen and other new developments to improve the MDR, Pre-XDR/XDR-TB patients treatment outcome.
The position holder also provides support to NTBLLD in strengthening and establishing Center(s) of Excellence for PMDT based on the National framework. He/She will work jointly with the Government TB/PMDT experts to implement the programmatic management of drug resistance TB (PMDT) activities at the health sectors under the public health system structure across the project areas while continuing the support to ensure sustainability and transitioning to the Government and local stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance to decentralize program activities to increase coverage of diagnosis and programmatic management of drug-resistant TB (PMDT) including at community level
- Identify PMDT programmatic challenges including drug resistance TB case finding and address them through cooperation with the Government stakeholders and other local and international partners
- Provides support to NTBLLD in strengthening and establishing Center of Excellence for PMDT in accordance with the newly developed National COE framework
- Support the NTBLLD in its efforts to scale-up the enrollment of MDR TB (and XDR TB) patients in appropriate treatment program
- Assist the NTBLLD in improving the quality of PMDT programs including the provision of DR TB preventive therapy to meet international standards
- Provides support to NTBLLD, RHBs and regional project technical advisors related to building their capacity in management of MDR and pre/XDR-TB
- Provides leadership to AFGHS/MSH team in terms of PMDT program supports and mentors the project regional team on the implementation of PMDT activities
- Maintain close communication with NTBLLD, CoEs and other technical partners
- Provides leadership and represent AFGHS/MSH in PMDT technical working groups and meetings with other partners
- Support the NTBLLD, RHBs and project team in the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual PMDT program
- implementation plan Support strengthening milestone-based PMDT program monitoring including contact investigations, DR TB preventive therapy, treatment outcomes and pharmacovigilance;
- Timely compiling of reports, best practices and communicate to the project management
- Facilitating the project’s gains are sustained and transitioned to the Government and local actors.
- Undertake other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Masters in public health sciences from recognized university
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- At least 7 years work experience on TB program including implementation of PMDT program in Ethiopia
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Excellent organizational and personal management skills
- Well-developed conceptual, critical, problem solving and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience.
- Leadership, project management and team building skills, including training, giving support and recognizing expertise in others.
- Skilled at influencing activity at a senior level, taking initiative and working independently as well as work a team player; demonstrate cooperation with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.
- A strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.
- Commitment to MSH’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of MSH’s work.
- Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, internet and email system.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners
MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.