Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the draft audit programs to provide feedback on the public health aspects of the audit.
• Interview with relevant staff of the implementers and in-country stakeholders.
• Collection and analysis of relevant documents and information.
• In-country fieldwork at the central level and selected program sites.
• Prepare working papers and summaries of observations for each work team.
• Prepare for fact-checking and debriefs with in-country stakeholders.
• Hold debriefing meetings with the grant recipients and other stakeholders in the country.
• Provide inputs for debriefing presentation for in-country exit meeting at the end of the assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in medicine, public health, health system management, epidemiology, or related field.
• At least 12 years of professional experience (international or national) working in planning, management, and Monitoring & Evaluation of programs in the health sector, including in developing countries; preferably including at least two years gained in the review or audit of health-related grant programs in the non-profit/public sector in developing countries.
• Experience in assessing risks and existing controls to mitigate those risks.
• Preference would be given to experts with expertise in HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and expertise in assessing the design and effectiveness of public health interventions.
• Ability to apply sound knowledge of M&E, public health, and disease program management.
• Ability to coach and guide other public health and M&E specialists.
• Ability to manage and work in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Report-writing skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Ability to show tactfulness, consideration, and respect for others.
• Ability to display cultural sensitivity, and adaptability in interaction with people of different backgrounds.
• Irreproachable behaviour is a must.