Period of performance: Up to 40 days – 1 March – 31 September, 2016.

Supervisor: Chief of Party 

Background 

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

Consultancy Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the assessment of Thailand’s malaria information system. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Review of malaria program reviews and assessments, including any information on information system assessments, challenges related to malaria program reporting with the intent of identifying areas of the malaria health information system that require further in depth assessment
  • Development of assessment tools/guidance
  • Meet with malaria stakeholders to conduct assessment
  • Assessment report and recommendations that can feed into a two-year work plan

  Work will be conducted in close collaboration with an assessment team leader.

Skills and Experience:

• In depth knowledge of health information systems- reporting, data sources, information flow.
• Past experience conducting health information system assessments.
• Ability to work closely with government ministries and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the public health sector in Thailand.
• Malaria experience desirable.
• Ability to speak Thai is desirable
• Experience of working with USAID projects, is highly desirable. Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural environment. 
• Fluent in English.  

Application

• Please send a copy of your CV, signed biodata and an application letter to Ms. Rosnani Sarif: rsarif@inform-asia.org
• Domestic/international travel may be required. However, should travel be required, kindly note that any travel costs will be paid for directly by RTI international.