Polio Technical Manager — As part of the AFGHS Project in Guinea, FHI 360 is recruiting a profile to provide technical and operational support for the implementation of polio eradication activities.
Context and purpose of the position
The incumbent directly contributes to FHI 360’s polio eradication efforts in Guinea. The focus is on strengthening acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance and environmental monitoring, improving laboratory systems, detecting and investigating cases, as well as supporting outbreak preparedness and response activities.
Main duties
The recruit contributes to the day-to-day implementation of the work plan, participates in field missions and supervisions, and follows up on recommendations. It identifies training needs, takes part in the organization of training sessions and provides local support to field staff. It monitors the quality of technical deliverables, identifies risks or deficiencies and proposes corrective actions in collaboration with Polio Technical Advisor.
The position involves strengthening acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance and environmental monitoring, improving laboratory systems as well as sample management and orientation, and ensuring case detection and investigation, while ensuring the quality and use of surveillance data. It also supports outbreak preparedness and response activities, in close collaboration with government counterparts and GPEI partners.
Candidate profile
The candidate holds a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, health sciences or related field, and has at least 5 years of experience in public health, including epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases or disease eradication, with specific experience in polio control programs. The position requires excellent analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. A certification in project management is an asset.
Expected skills
Epidemiological surveillance; infectious disease prevention and control; disease eradication; acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance; environmental monitoring; sample management and guidance; laboratory systems; case detection and investigation; quality and use of surveillance data; epidemic preparedness and response; capacity building; analysis and synthesis; problem solving; communication; multidisciplinary team work; project management (asset).
Languages
Excellent command of French; professional English (asset); Guinean national languages (asset).
Practical information
Contract: Other. Location: Guinea. Experience: 5 years and more. Training: Master (BAC)+5). Application deadline: 06/11/2026.
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