The Senior Technical Specialist – Zoonotic Diseases will provide applied technical leadership and implementation support for EpiC/GHS activities related to the prevention, detection, and response to priority zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases.
Responsibilities:
Support implementation of zoonotic disease prevention, detection, and response activities aligned with the EpiC GHS workplan, including those related to priority pathogens with epidemic or pandemic potential.
Assist in operationalizing multisectoral approaches at the national, regional, and local levels, strengthening coordination among human health, animal health, wildlife, and other relevant sectors.
Provide technical and operational support to zoonotic disease surveillance activities, including Community Event-based Surveillance (CESR), sentinel surveillance, and outbreak investigation.
Support implementation of biosafety and biosecurity-related activities in laboratories and facilities handling zoonotic pathogens, ensuring alignment with national standards and EpiC GHS priorities.
Assist in mapping and prioritization of laboratories with multi-disease diagnostic capacity (including zoonotic, TB, HIV, and other programs) to guide strengthening interventions.
Support the design, planning, localization, and implementation of LGU-led zoonotic outbreak simulation exercises (SimEx), including tabletop and field-based exercises applying the 7-1-7 framework.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Allied Health, Veterinary Medicine, medicine, or Infectious Diseases
Formal training in Field Epidemiology or One Health programs is preferred and an advantage
Previous experience in One Health or Animal Health is preferred and an advantage.
Minimum of 7 years working in health or any social development sector on project implementation.
Substantial previous experience in working with government, private sector, and partners supporting zoonotic disease detection, surveillance, and outbreak investigation
Practical experience supporting or coordinating multisectoral and One Health initiatives is preferred and an advantage
Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory-based surveillance and/or genomic surveillance for infectious or zoonotic diseases
Experience delivering capacity-building activities for national and subnational counterparts
Experience in any health emergency response project is an advantage.
Experience collaborating on projects and coordinating efforts with other program staff, other international health agencies, and private and non-profit organizations.
Proficiency in English and Filipino/ Tagalog (read, write, and speak)
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
