Technical Officer, Global Health Security (GHS)

FHI 360

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Job Overview

Location

Rivers,Bayelsa, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Healthcare & Medical

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

February 21, 2026

About the Company

FHI 360 is a global organization dedicated to mobilizing research, resources, and relationships to empower individuals worldwide to lead full and healthy lives. They achieve this by providing access to essential opportunities and fostering advancements in health, education, and economic development.

The organization operates with a strong commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. FHI 360 prioritizes safeguarding, working to prevent any type of abuse, exploitation, and harassment within its work environments and programs. They require all personnel to share this commitment and adhere to their code of conduct.

FHI 360 values its workforce and supports employee well-being through a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies that promote a healthy work-life balance. They are dedicated to making a positive difference for both their employees and the communities they serve.

Job Description

Join FHI 360 as a Technical Officer, Global Health Security (GHS), and play a vital role in bolstering Nigeria's public health infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical initiatives in disease surveillance, contact tracing, and outbreak response across Bayelsa and Rivers States.

In this role, you will provide essential technical and operational support, working closely with state health authorities and partners to strengthen surveillance systems. You will be instrumental in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of vital data on emerging infectious diseases, ensuring timely and accurate information flow. Your expertise will help build capacity at the state level, enhancing preparedness and response mechanisms for public health emergencies.

This is a chance to make a tangible difference in safeguarding public health and building resilient health systems. If you are passionate about global health security and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Public health principlesDisease surveillanceField epidemiologyNigeria's public health systemsIntegrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)Data collectionData analysisReporting toolsSORMASDHIS2Microsoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailWriting skillsEditorial skillsTraining skillsPresentation skillsTeamworkTravel

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the State Epidemiologist and DSNOs to strengthen surveillance systems, including contact tracing and active case search.
Support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, ensuring data quality and timeliness.
Provide technical assistance to state-level stakeholders to improve disease surveillance and reporting mechanisms.
Facilitate coordination between FHI 360, NCDC, state agencies, and other partners to enhance data sharing and alignment of surveillance activities.
Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives, including training for state and local surveillance officers on emerging and re-emerging infectious disease protocols.
Assist in the development and adaptation of tools, templates, and materials for surveillance and data management.
Monitor the implementation of emerging and re-emerging surveillance activities and provide regular progress reports to the Senior Technical Officer, GHS.
Support outbreak investigations and response activities as required, including field deployments.
Promote adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during surveillance and contact tracing activities.
Establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, DOS, the MOH and relevant agencies, MOA, MOE, multi-lateral partners such as WHO, FAO and UNICEF, IFRC, and donors such as the World Bank, and civil society groups and local and iNGOs.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technical Officer, GHS and Associate Director, Technical.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or Related Field.
Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience managing data collection and technical assistance experience.
Demonstrated experience in emerging and re-emerging infectious disease surveillance activities.
Extensive public health field experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on capacity building in more than one component (policy and advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, strategic collection and use of data).
Familiarity with GHS indicators and activities, especially data collection, analysis, strategic data use, and report-outs.
Familiarity with international donor organizations, Nigerian public sector health systems, and non-governmental organizations.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
Experience in SORMAS and IDSR is essential and added advantage.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance

How to Apply

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