Polio Technical Advisor — FHI 360 is recruiting for its polio eradication support program in Guinea. Other type contract, based in Guinea, open to profiles holding a Master's degree (BAC)+5) with at least 8 years of experience. Application deadline: 06/11/2026.
Context and responsibilities
The Polio Technical Advisor will provide high-level leadership and technical assistance for the implementation of polio eradication activities supported by FHI 360 in Guinea. Under the supervision of the Country Director and in line with GPEI’s guidelines, he/she will provide expert expertise in PFA monitoring, environmental monitoring and laboratory management. He/she will ensure the technical alignment of the programme with national priorities and provide strategic and technical guidance to field teams, partners and health authorities.
Main duties
The incumbent will provide guidance for the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of polio eradication activities. In this role, he will provide technical leadership of the work plan, coordinate programmatic, financial and operational components of the project, and lead field missions while analyzing program performance. It will also ensure compliance of technical deliverables with best practices and proactively identify risks in order to design mitigation plans.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine or related field, and has at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in public health, including demonstrated experience in polio eradication programs. The position requires strong strategic analysis skills, strong leadership, an excellent command of public health project management and proven capacity for institutional collaboration.
Required skills
AFP surveillance; environmental surveillance; laboratory management; strategic analysis; leadership; public health project management; institutional collaboration; polio case investigation; public health program planning and delivery.
Languages
Fluent French, professional English; fluency in Guinean national languages is an asset.
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