Rapid Response Advisor
Core
Oversees implementation of emergency preparedness and response activities for infectious disease threats within the USG Global Health Security (GHS) program, directing rapid response teams and aligning technical expertise with project workplans.
Role type
Senior IC public health advisor (emergency response)
Builds
Emergency response workplans, best practice documents, donor reports, and outbreak response strategies
Domain
Global health security, infectious disease surveillance, public health emergencies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Emergency outbreak response management, project design and implementation, budget monitoring, stakeholder coordination, policy development, strategic planning, analytical problem solving, leadership
Preferred skills
Knowledge of USG GHS context, experience with STRIDES or similar activities, ability to influence organizational standards
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day implementation of complex emergency activities; develop methods and evaluation criteria for emerging disease threats; coordinate with technical staff and government counterparts; lead creation of emergency response workplans; prepare deliverable reports for donors; develop strategies for emergency preparedness capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities