Technical Officer, Surveillance
Core
Supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of disease surveillance, early warning, and response systems in the Philippines, focusing on case- and event-based surveillance, Community Event-Based Surveillance and Response (CESR), and One Health coordination.
Role type
Mid-level public health technical officer (surveillance)
Builds
National and local disease surveillance systems, operational guidance, training materials, and technical reports
Domain
Public health / Global health security / Epidemiology
Required skills
Case- and event-based surveillance, One Health coordination, DHIS2 customization, stakeholder coordination with government agencies, technical writing, training facilitation, data quality improvement
Preferred skills
Experience with US Government or donor-led projects, experience with NGOs
Technologies
DHIS2, PIDSR
Responsibilities
Collaborate with DOH and LGUs to enhance surveillance system implementation; Support IT initiatives and data quality improvements; Coordinate multisectoral One Health activities and governance; Develop training plans and materials for surveillance staff; Draft technical reports and operational guidance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC