Senior Outbreak Response Coordination Lead, STRIDES
Core
Senior-level field coordination and technical leadership for infectious disease outbreak response (Ebola and viral hemorrhagic fevers) in Eastern DRC, ensuring alignment with government priorities and coordinating across multiple response pillars.
Role type
Senior IC Outbreak Response Coordination Lead
Builds
Outbreak response operations, surveillance systems, and coordination mechanisms for human and animal health in DRC
Domain
Global Health / Infectious Disease / Public Health / One Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
EVD outbreak response coordination, disease surveillance, government health authority engagement (national/provincial/health-zone), complex field operations management, stakeholder coordination (WHO, CDC, UN, NGOs), data management and reporting, contact tracing and case investigation, cross-border surveillance
Preferred skills
Experience with specific DRC health structures (MOH, COUSP, INSP, INRB, DSE, PNHF, DPS, BCZ, MCZ), experience with Africa CDC and US government agencies, knowledge of International Health Regulations and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response principles
Technologies
Data dashboards, line lists, situation reports, geolocation and mapping tools, surveillance data systems
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level field coordination and technical leadership for STRIDES-supported outbreak activities; Serve as primary Bunia-based coordination focal point ensuring communication between field teams, authorities, and partners; Coordinate with national, provincial, and health-zone government structures and international partners; Facilitate coordination across response pillars (surveillance, case management, contact investigation, logistics, data); Support technical oversight and quality assurance for Ebola response activities; Track actions, timelines, and implementation progress; Provide regular updates to leadership on field progress and risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC