FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of EpiC Kyrgyz Republic Surveillance Advisor. The position will be based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Government (USG) that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and nutrition.
In 2020, FHI 360 through EpiC launched a new multi-year project in Central Asia being implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan and Republic of Kazakhstan. Building on the successes to date in the three countries, EpiC is focusing on expanding HIV case finding in the community, and treatment initiation, adherence, and retention support for people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Job description:
The EpiC Kyrgyz Republic Surveillance Advisor (hereinafter Advisor) will provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, implementation, strengthening, and continuous improvement of integrated disease surveillance, outbreak detection, preparedness, and response systems in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Reporting to the EpiC Kyrgyz Republic Associate Director Technical, the Advisor will work closely with government counterparts, technical institutions, academic organizations, and development partners to strengthen event-based, indicator-based, and community-based surveillance systems; improve integrated public health surveillance; support One Health coordination; strengthen rapid response capacities; institutionalize joint risk assessment mechanisms; and enhance the use of surveillance information for evidence-based decision-making and public health action.
The position requires advanced technical expertise in epidemiology, surveillance systems, outbreak preparedness and response, risk assessment, workforce development, and multisectoral coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Surveillance systems strengthening
One Health coordination
Joint risk assessment and preparedness
Outbreak investigation and response
Simulation exercises and preparedness
Knowledge management and technical leadership
Program Management and Representation
Qualifications
Travel Requirements:
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.
The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 21,000 - 30,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.
This job posting 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.
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