Pathogen Workshop: Expert Technical Writer & Documenter

Family Health International; Makati; On-site; PHP 646,000 - 923,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health International in the Philippines seeks two Workshop Documenters and Technical Writers to capture workshop proceedings and translate them into three finalized written outputs. The team will document Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 sessions, including plenary discussions, breakout outputs, and consensus findings, delivering structured summaries and a comprehensive narrative report.

Successful candidates will have advanced public health training, experience in infectious disease settings, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related fields.
• MD or PhD is an advantage.
• Training in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, outbreak response, or pandemic preparedness is preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in infectious disease diagnostics or public health laboratories.
• Experience providing technical assistance or advisory services to DOH, RITM, public health laboratories, or partners.
• Proven experience developing or implementing laboratory testing algorithms, diagnostic guidelines, or laboratory network frameworks.
• Experience facilitating workshops and policy discussions with government and public health stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Philippine public health laboratory system and surveillance systems.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports and workshop proceedings.
• Experience supporting national-level public health programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-workshop coordination meetings to agree on note-taking assignments and templates.
• Document Day 1 proceedings including Nine Whys, 1-2-4-All outputs, and plenary consensus.
• Document Day 2 proceedings including Min Specs outputs and Pathogen X algorithms.
• Document Day 3 proceedings including Purpose-to-Practice consolidation and action plan.
• Produce same-day structured summaries after each workshop day.
• Consolidate daily notes and facilitator input into a full draft of the Current Gaps and Challenges narrative report.
• Draft the Roadmap for the Pathogen X Testing Algorithm.
• Draft the Harmonized Testing Protocols document.
• Circulate draft outputs for review and incorporate consolidated feedback.
• Finalize formatting and prepare outputs for submission and endorsement.

Education

Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy and Systems, or related fields

MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Family Health International in the Philippines seeks two Workshop Documenters and Technical Writers to capture workshop proceedings and translate them into three finalized written outputs. The team will document Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 sessions, including plenary discussions, breakout outputs, and consensus findings, delivering structured summaries and a comprehensive narrative report.

Successful candidates will have advanced public health training, experience in infectious disease settings, and