Impactful Disease Surveillance & One Health Officer

Family Health International; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health International is seeking a role focused on strengthening disease surveillance and response in the Philippines. The officer will collaborate with the Department of Health, LGUs, and partners to implement PIDSR and event-based surveillance, leveraging DHIS2, and fostering One Health coordination across sectors.

The role combines technical planning with capacity building and administrative support, reporting to the Disease Surveillance Specialist.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and quantitative information.
• Proactive in identifying cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Experience in disease surveillance and public health is required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of EpiC GHS technical assistance.
• Coordinate with DOH, LGUs, and partners for PIDSR and event-based surveillance activities.
• Assist in development of guidelines, tools, and reporting workflows for surveillance.
• Coordinate trainings and knowledge transfer on surveillance and One Health activities.
• Maintain records, trackers, and documentation while ensuring data protection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Cost savings mindset

Numerical literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Tools

DHIS2

Job description

Family Health International is seeking a role focused on strengthening disease surveillance and response in the Philippines. The officer will collaborate with the Department of Health, LGUs, and partners to implement PIDSR and event-based surveillance, leveraging DHIS2, and fostering One Health coordination across sectors.

The role combines technical planning with capacity building and administrative support, reporting to the Disease Surveillance Specialist.