Senior Technical Officer, Surveillance and M&E at FHI 360

Supervisor:                Project Technical Advisor

Basic Functions:

The Senior Technical Officer, Surveillance and M&E will support the implementation of ¬surveillance systems  strengthening activities for an anticipated  CDC Global Health Security (GHS) funded Grant to support global health priorities in Nigeria with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens. S/He will be responsible for the oversight of activities to strengthen the capacity and network of human and animal health surveillance and monitoring systems to detect and report emerging biological threats and generate data to enhance the rapid and effective response to public health threats. The incumbent will be based in Abuja with frequent field visits (50 percent or more) to different parts of Nigeria.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in designing, planning, monitoring, data analysis, report preparation and dissemination of project surveillance data in collaboration with the relevant key stakeholders as per the national, regional and global standards and requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to laboratories and surveillance sites (human and animal health) to collect, analyze and report quality surveillance data from laboratory Information systems, MOH Health Management Information System (HMIS) and other data repositories or databases.
• Provide technical leadership in the mapping of data to determine trends, generate visualization tools/dashboards to enhance decision making to mitigate infectious disease threats.
• Provide technical inputs to the design, implementation (field work), data collection, reporting, and analysis of active and passive sampling protocols for priority infectious diseases.
• Provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, and mentoring to relevant project and MOH staff to develop, evaluate and/or update surveillance systems, epidemiologic and surveillance methods.
• Provide technical assistance for the integration and optimization of national and sub-national reporting systems for GHS priority pathogens and those of importance in Nigeria.
• Assist in the triangulation of laboratory data with other surveillance data from existing national repositories/databases to improve the surveillance network systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in designing tools/methods/dashboards for data visualization
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and use in public health
• Strong negotiation, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience of global health security surveillance and other relevant health programs
• Experience managing USG grants including CDC grants.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in project management, process development and execution.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to strategize, plan, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the various stakeholders’ communities, government officials and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) and in a resource limited context.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBBS or PhD in Public Health, epidemiology or other relevant subjects and at least 3 – 5 years’ experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or surveillance in public health.
• Or MSc/MS in Public Health, epidemiology or other relevant subjects and at least 5 – 7 years’ experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or surveillance in public health.
• Or Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, epidemiology or other relevant subjects and at least 7 – 9 years’ experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or surveillance in public health.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.