As part of polio eradication activities in Guinea, FHI 360 is looking for a Polio Technical Manager to facilitate the implementation of the AFGHS project in Guinea.
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The Technical Officer in charge of polio will support the implementation of polio eradication activities carried out by FHI 360 Guinea, with a focus on strengthening acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance and environmental monitoring, laboratory systems and sample referral, case detection and investigation, quality and preparedness of surveillance data, and the use of surveillance data. Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor and other Senior Polio Technical Managers, the Polio Technical Officer will support the implementation of activities in accordance with the Guinean Government’s priorities and policies, Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) guidelines and standards, donor requirements, as well as FHI 360 technical and operational standards.
The Polio Technical Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of Guinea’s polio work plan, working closely with government counterparts at national and subnational levels, GPEI partners, FHI 360 technical staff, local partners and other stakeholders to address operational and technical challenges and adapt activities to changing epidemiological and programmatic needs. It will contribute to assessments, field monitoring, support supervision, capacity building, mentoring and technical assistance in areas such as polio surveillance, laboratory systems, biosecurity and biosecurity, sample collection, management and guidance, quality and use of surveillance data, and identification and monitoring of gaps in surveillance, high-risk populations and geographic performance.
Candidate profile
Master in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health Sciences or a relevant related field
Education / Qualifications
Additional training or certification in project management is an asset
Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health, including epidemiological surveillance, infectious disease prevention and control or disease eradication
Practical experience in polio control programs, including PFA surveillance, case investigation, environmental monitoring and/or sample monitoring
Experience in implementing and monitoring public health activities, including the collection, analysis and use of data for follow-up on interventions
Experience working with health authorities, national and sub-national health structures and/or technical partners
Excellent command of French, both written and oral; good professional command of the desired English
Knowledge of one or more Guinean national languages is an asset
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