Senior Technical Advisor, TB

FHI 360

. Set FHI 360’s technical direction for TB programming across projects, covering prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, care, contact investigation, and differentiated service delivery .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in TB programming, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with a strong focus on capacity building and technical leadership in low- and middle-income countries. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies, tools, and innovations for integrated TB services and to engage with diverse stakeholders.

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TB Programming ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipDrug-Resistant TB KnowledgePublic Health Master’s DegreeExperience with U.S. Government-Funded Programs

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Hard Skills

TB PreventionTB DiagnosisTB TreatmentSurveillance ActivitiesActive Case FindingData UsePerformance ImprovementCapacity BuildingPolicy DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365SharePointSkypeZoomTeams

Industry Keywords

Infectious DiseasesEpidemiologyHealth SciencesInternational DevelopmentNGO Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set FHI 360’s technical direction for TB programming across projects, covering prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, care, contact investigation, and differentiated service delivery
Lead technical support to ministries of health and national TB programs on policy, planning, service delivery, surveillance, and performance improvement
Direct approaches for finding and treating drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB, including active case finding, contact investigation, linkage to care, adherence support, and treatment-outcome management
Set approaches to TB diagnostic networks, specimen referral, laboratory-clinical linkages, rapid molecular testing, quality assurance, and diagnostic/surveillance data use
Provide technical direction for integrated TB services, including TB/HIV, pediatric and adolescent TB, TB preventive treatment, and primary healthcare/community linkages
Establish technical positions on TB service-delivery innovations, digital tools, and data use
Lead TB transition and sustainability planning
Coordinate with global and country partners, donors, ministries, implementing partners, and stakeholders
Set minimum technical standards, tools, and job aids and provide quality-assurance sign-off
Build TB technical capacity through workforce development and mentoring
Design TB technical components of country workplans and country buy-ins
Provide budget considerations and technical leadership for design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building
Support proposal research and design and contribute to new-business strategy
Develop relationships with clients, funders, partners, technical agencies, government organizations, and NGOs
Prepare sponsor reports, presentations, TB technical reports, guidelines, policies, and external communications
Lead presentation of deliverables, outputs, and results to donors
Lead peer-reviewed publications and external communications
Review technical-component effectiveness and recommend enhancements
Identify risks and create mitigation plans
May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development
Establish competency and continuing-education systems
Direct technical functional areas across multiple countries
Contribute to the organization’s strategic plan and oversee budgets
Typically report to a Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Sciences, International Development, or a Related Field
15+ years of relevant experience in a specialized technical field
At least 10 years’ experience in TB programming in low- and middle-income countries
Direct technical responsibility for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, or surveillance activities
Experience providing technical leadership to ministries of health, national TB programs, or equivalent government entities
Expertise in one or more priority areas such as drug-resistant TB, TB/HIV, pediatric TB, TB preventive treatment, TB diagnostics, active case finding, or surveillance and strategic information
Experience with U.S. Government-funded or other major donor-funded TB programs and associated technical, reporting, and compliance requirements
Ability to translate evidence and global guidance into practical country-level strategies, tools, and capacity-strengthening approaches
Documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings
Authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines and significant contribution to peer-reviewed publications
Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area
Prior work experience in an NGO, government agency, or private organization
English fluency required
Fluency in French an added advantage
Ability to use personal computer/laptop, Microsoft applications including Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams, cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment
Ability to travel 10%–25%
Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive keyboard work
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account
18 days of paid vacation per year for US-based full-time staff
12 sick days per year for US-based full-time staff
11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff
Competitive benefits package
Professional development
Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance