FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

The Strengthening Infections Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity, a global project led by FHI 360, is a critical addition to the U.S government’s (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) response with its focus on improving disease detection, surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting systems worldwide. Too many inadequate surveillance and diagnostic systems in countries hinder their ability to rapidly and effectively prevent, detect, report, and respond to the ever-increasing threat from epidemics, pandemics, and novel infectious diseases that pose a risk to U.S. national security. Through STRIDES, by strengthening surveillance, detection, and reporting systems and driving them to meet international quality and safety standards, the United States will help achieve the goal of halting outbreaks before they spread by supporting human and animal health systems to provide quality, sustainable services. Under the STRIDES activity, malaria programming focuses on strengthening laboratory systems, surveillance, and rapid response capacity across national and subnational levels. Key priorities include strengthening microscopy capacity, enhancing quality assurance systems, supporting iDES implementation, and strengthening surveillance and response mechanisms in targeted provinces.

FHI 360 seeks a short-term consultant to provide focused technical support and coordination to accelerate implementation of high-priority activities, in alignment with national strategies. The consultant will complement the role of the Senior Technical Officer and Laboratory and Diagnostic Officer by providing technical inputs, coordinating with national and subnational levels to deliver short-term outputs in the approved workplan.