Technical Officer, Outbreak Response at FHI 360

Job Requisition ID: 2025200164

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Technical Lead, the Technical Officer – Surveillance will provide technical and operational support to Akwa Ibom / Bauchi States for contact tracing and active case search of Mpox cases. 
• The Technical Officer (s) will also support Mpox and other emerging infectious diseases’ data gathering, analysis, and sharing among FHI 360, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the state government, and relevant partners. 
• S/he will work closely with the State Epidemiologist and State Disease Surveillance Notification Officers (DSNOs) to coordinate surveillance activities within the state and ensure alignment with national public health strategies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the State Epidemiologist and DSNOs to strengthen Mpox surveillance systems, including contact tracing and active case search.
• Support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data on Mpox and other emerging infectious diseases, ensuring data quality and timeliness.
• Provide technical assistance to state-level stakeholders to improve disease surveillance and reporting mechanisms.
• Facilitate coordination between FHI 360, NCDC, state agencies, and other partners to enhance data sharing and alignment of surveillance activities.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives, including training for state and local surveillance officers on Mpox and emerging infectious disease protocols.
• Assist in the development and adaptation of tools, templates, and materials for surveillance and data management.
• Monitor the implementation of Mpox surveillance activities and provide regular progress reports to the Technical Director.
• Support outbreak investigations and response activities as required, including field deployments.
• Promote adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during surveillance and contact tracing activities.
• Establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, USAID, the MOH and relevant agencies, MOA, MOE, multi-lateral partners such as WHO, FAO and UNICEF, IFRC, and donors such as the World Bank, and civil society groups and local and iNGOs
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Lead and Project Director

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS / MD / PHD in public health, or similar degrees with 1-3 years relevant experience in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, or related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in field epidemiology.
• B.Sc./ BA in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred with 5-7 years experience in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, or related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in field epidemiology.
• MSc/MA in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred with 3-5 years experience in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, or related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in field epidemiology
• Demonstrated experience in Mpox or other infectious disease surveillance activities.
• Familiarity with international donor organizations, Nigerian public sector health systems, and non-governmental organisations.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organisations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Attributes

• Strong knowledge of public health principles, particularly in disease surveillance and field epidemiology.
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health systems and disease surveillance frameworks, including Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR).
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, such as DHIS2 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.