Technical Officer, Global Health Security
Location
Nigeria
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$13K - $15K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Technical Officer, Global Health Security
FHI 360
Role Description Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officers - GHS, the Technical Officers - GHS will provide technical and operational support to Akwa Ibom and Bauchi States for contact tracing and active case search of priority diseases. The Technical Officer, GHS will also support emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases’ data gathering, analysis, and sharing among FHI 360, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the state government, and relevant partners. S/he will work closely with the State Epidemiologist and State Disease Surveillance Notification Officers (DSNOs) to coordinate surveillance activities within the state and ensure alignment with national public health strategies. This position helps EpiC Nigeria provide capacity building (technical assistance and training) at the state level in Akwa Ibom and Bauchi states for the eight (8) components that EpiC will work through: - IHR Coordination Focal Point function and Advocacy - Antimicrobial Resistance - Biosafety and Biosecurity - Laboratory System - Surveillance - Outbreak Response – Case Management and Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) - Infection Prevention and Control - Evidence-based Public health Messaging & Community Engagement The position will also help in the design, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of GHS strategies, approaches, and intervention designs towards the improvement of outbreak preparedness, response and resilience. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with the State Epidemiologist and DSNOs to strengthen surveillance systems, including contact tracing and active case search. - Support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, ensuring data quality and timeliness. - Provide technical assistance to state-level stakeholders to improve disease surveillance and reporting mechanisms. - Facilitate coordination between FHI 360, NCDC, state agencies, and other partners to enhance data sharing and alignment of surveillance activities. - Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives, including training for state and local surveillance officers on emerging and re-emerging infectious disease protocols. - Assist in the development and adaptation of tools, templates, and materials for surveillance and data management. - Monitor the implementation of emerging and re-emerging surveillance activities and provide regular progress reports to the Senior Technical Officer, GHS. - Support outbreak investigations and response activities as required, including field deployments. - Promote adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during surveillance and contact tracing activities. - Establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including DOS, the MOH, and relevant agencies, MOA, MOE, multi-lateral partners such as WHO, FAO, and UNICEF, IFRC, and donors such as the World Bank, and civil society groups and local and iNGOs. - Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technical Officer, GHS and Associate Director, Technical. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or Related Field. - Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience managing data collection and technical assistance experience. - Demonstrated experience in emerging and re-emerging infectious disease surveillance activities. - Extensive public health field experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on capacity building in more than one component (policy and advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, strategic collection and use of data). - Familiarity with GHS indicators and activities, especially data collection, analysis, strategic data use, and report-outs. - Familiarity with international donor organizations, Nigerian public sector health systems, and non-governmental organizations. - Experience in SORMAS and IDSR is essential and added advantage. - Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required. Requirements - Strong knowledge of public health principles, particularly in disease surveillance and field epidemiology. - Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health systems and disease surveillance frameworks, including Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR). - Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, such as SORMAS, DHIS2, and Microsoft Office Suite. - Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities while communicating, connecting, and collaborating with HQ and field office staff, subcontractors, and a broad coalition of government, NGO, and international project partners. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Excellent writing, editorial, training, and communication skills, including strong presentation skills. - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and under minimal supervision. - Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%. Benefits - Competitive benefits package. - Professional development opportunities. - Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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