Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor
Core
Strengthening national and sub-national laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging infectious diseases and public health threats.
Role type
Senior Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (IC)
Builds
Epidemiological surveillance systems, outbreak investigation protocols, and health informatics tools for national and regional governments.
Domain
Global health security, epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, and public health policy.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Epidemiological analysis, outbreak investigation, surveillance system design, One Health principles, policy guideline development, project management, technical training, data aggregation, tool development (DIHS2), stakeholder coordination.
Preferred skills
Experience with USG-funded projects, international program management, animal health expertise, multisectoral collaboration.
Technologies
Microsoft Office 365, DIHS2, Skype/TEAMS, e-mail.
Responsibilities
Coordinate surveillance activities and outbreak investigations at regional and national levels; develop and implement technical training and capacity-building interventions; draft high-quality technical reports, situation reports, and health risk assessments; provide technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies; manage day-to-day technical project activities and supervise junior staff; serve as point of contact for clients on technical matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with some supervision responsibilities.