Technical Director at John Snow Inc - JSI

JOB SUMMARY

• The Technical Director provides the strategic and technical vision for strengthening Nigeria's health security infrastructure. They will lead the technical implementation of IHR-focused activities, ensuring they align with the latest JEE recommendations and global best practices in disease surveillance and outbreak response. The Technical Director is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Project Director (Chief of Party). This position will be based in Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the overall technical direction for IHR capacity building, focusing on closing gaps identified in Nigeria's 2023 Joint External Evaluation (JEE).
• Provide technical oversight to the NCDC and relevant MDAs to improve multi-sectoral response efforts and national health security.
• Oversee the performance of technical activities related to laboratory systems, surveillance, and emergency operations centers (EOCs).
• Promote collaboration between the NCDC, sub-national health authorities, and international partners to ensure a unified approach to global health security.
• With the Project Director, lead the development of annual technical work plans and ensure activities meet CDC compliance and reporting standards.
• Manage a team of technical specialists in areas such as epidemiology, One Health, and workforce development.
• Coordinate with the MEL Director to ensure adaptive learning processes are used to adjust technical strategies based on real-time surveillance data.
• Ensure all technical interventions comply with CDC operational policies, Nigerian national guidelines, and IHR (2005) standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or Master’s) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in global health security, disease surveillance, or IHR implementation, preferably in West Africa, preferably Nigeria.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale public health programs and working directly with national public health institutes (like NCDC).
• Proven ability to form partnerships with governments in LMICs and work with local partners and stakeholders in national and sub-national capacities.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of high performing technical experts.
• Experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies, international donors, or other multilateral agencies required.
• Fluency in English and local language(s) (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, etc.) with strong oral and written communication.
• Comfort and familiarity with representing the Project and JSI at external events, technical working groups, and international forums, preferred.