[Hiring] Outbreak Response Specialist @FHI 360

Role Description

The Outbreak Response Specialist provides technical support to the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity to strengthen national and subnational outbreak detection and response systems in Guatemala. Working under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Specialist supports the design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of outbreak preparedness and response activities aligned with the STRIDES Global Health Security workplan.

• Collaborates closely with the Laboratory and Diagnostic Specialist and other STRIDES technical staff.
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of technical strengthening initiatives.
• Contributes to the development of training strategies and facilitates training and other capacity building activities.
• Develops technical materials as needed.
• Supports the preparation of technical deliverables and reports to the donor, highlighting progress toward STRIDES objectives.
• Collaborates with a diverse group of in-country stakeholders, including U.S. Government agencies, host country government counterparts, and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, emergency medicine, Supply Chain/Logistics or related field required.
• 6+ years of experience applying field epidemiological principles and outbreak investigation methods.
• Experience establishing and/or managing outbreak response teams and emergency operations.
• Experience in leading infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response and/or global health security projects.
• Experience with emergency logistics and supply chain systems for health (PPE, diagnostics, treatment supplies).
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Full proficiency in Spanish is required.
• Intermediate written and verbal English skills are required.

Requirements

• Provide technical leadership and implementation support for outbreak preparedness and response activities.
• Provide guidance on the application of the 7-1-7 methodology.
• Support the review and updating of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) Operations Manual and readiness kits for MOH staff.
• Provide technical input to national guidelines, standard operating procedures, and other normative documents.
• Provide technical and logistical support during outbreak response.
• Coordinate with laboratories, surveillance units, logisticians, and Ministry of Health counterparts.
• Support training of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) on outbreak investigation and control.
• Support the design and implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Support the design, logistical preparation, and implementation of subnational emergency response exercises.
• Ensure timely communication with FHI 360 country and headquarters teams regarding emergency response activities.
• Ensure timely production and dissemination of high-quality technical documentation and reporting products.
• Support coordination with Ministry of Health technical units and partner organizations involved in outbreak preparedness and response.
• Support the mapping of essential outbreak response supplies and definition of minimum stock levels.
• Support the Ministry of Health in maintaining outbreak readiness documentation.

Benefits

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