Technical Officer, Surveillance

Family Health International; Manila; On-site; PHP 720,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Officer – Surveillance at FHI 360’s EpiC GHS program in the Philippines supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of technical assistance to strengthen disease surveillance, early warning, and response in the country.

Reporting to the Disease Surveillance Specialist, the officer works with the DOH, LGUs, and partners on case- and event-based surveillance, CE SR, and the 7‑1‑7 Framework, contributing to knowledge products and operational guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting surveillance and response systems.
• Strong written and spoken communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with government agencies and donor-led projects is a plus.
• Bachelor-level degree required in public health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen national and local disease surveillance systems.
• Coordinate with DOH and LGUs to enhance case- and event-based surveillance.
• Draft and review guidance, tools, and reporting workflows.
• Coordinate trainings on the 7-1-7 Framework and One Health activities.
• Maintain records and support administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

DHIS2

Job description

ABOUT FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 60 countries around the world.

PROJECT OVERVIEW :

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State. EpiC is a global project that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control, strengthen global health security (GHS) and outbreak response, improve maternal and child health (MCH) nutrition, and addressing malaria. EpiC is led by FHI 360 with core partners Right to Care, Palladium International, and Population Services International. In the Philippines, the U.S. Department of State is funding EpiC to implement GHS activities, focusing on strengthening the capacity of the Department of Health (DOH) and local government units in preventing, detecting, and responding to public health threats. EpiC GHS provides strategic technical assistance with a national scale and strategic depth, focusing on the following Technical Areas, namely: Zoonotic Diseases, Biosafety and Biosecurity, National Laboratory Systems, Surveillance, Public Health Emergency Management, Infection Prevention and Control, and Evidence -Based Public Health Messaging and Community Engagement. All key activities are aligned with and informed by national policies and strategies, including the National Action Plan for Health Security 2025 -2030 (NAPHS), the National Framework of the Philippine Health Laboratory System (PHLS), and the National Laboratory Strategic Plan (NLSP) 2025 –2030.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Technical Officer – Surveillance supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of EpiC GHS technical assistance to strengthen disease surveillance, early warning, and response in the Philippines. Reporting directly to the Disease Surveillance Specialist, the officer carries out assigned activities with the Department of Health (DOH), local government units (LGUs), and partners, with emphasis on case - and event -based surveillance, Community Event -Based Surveillance and Response (CE SR), application of the 7‑1‑7 Framework, and One Health coordination for zoonotic and other priority public health threats. The officer contributes to assessments, capacity strengthening, digital surveillance initiatives, development and testing of operational guidance, and preparation of technical and knowledge products. Generally, the role combines technical planning and implementation, partner coordination, and administrative support, in close coordination with the Disease Surveillance Specialist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Strengthening Surveillance Architecture

   Collaborate with the DOH and LGUs in enhancing national and local implementation of case - and event -based surveillance systems of the Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR), including community -based surveillance and early action responses.

   Support information technology initiatives, including DHIS2 customization and development, by coordinating training and tracking feedback and implementation issues with technical partners.

   Support identification and addressing of gaps in reporting, data quality, information flows, and use of data for action.

   Assist in reviewing and refining guidelines, monitoring tools, and reporting workflows on disease surveillance.

   Support mentoring and coaching of frontline surveillance staff on signal detection, verification, risk assessment, notification, timely referral, and early action responses, including evidence - based public health messaging and community engagement.

2. Multisectoral Coordination and One Health

   Coordinate with human, animal, and environmental health stakeholders and other relevant sectors to carry out the following:

   • Baseline assessments
   • Tabletop exercises
   • After -action reviews
   • Development and refinement of a One Health playbook
   • Organization of One Health governance mechanisms

   Support coordination between surveillance and laboratory stakeholders, including relevant human and animal health laboratories, to improve sentinel surveillance – specimen referral pathways, linkage of epidemiological and laboratory information, and timely return of results.

   Assist in documenting and reviewing genomic surveillance workflows, including sample to sequence reporting and use of findings for outbreak assessment, in collaboration with laboratory and technical leads.

3. Capacity Strengthening and Knowledge Transfer

   Assist in identifying learning needs and preparing training plans, learning materials, presentations, job aids, and exercises for surveillance, CESR, the 7‑1‑7 Framework, and One Health activities.

   Co‑facilitate trainings and workshops, coordinate resource persons, and support mentoring and follow -up activities tailored to participants’ roles and local context, with inclusive participation of relevant sectors and community representatives.

   Compile evaluation results, document learning gaps, and track follow -up actions to improve training delivery and application of learning.

4. Technical Documentation and Operational Support

   Draft relevant activity designs, reports, technical briefs, presentations.

   Coordinate schedules, partner communications, and follow -up on agreed actions.

   Coordinate with administrative counterparts for activity -related procurement, travel, venue, materials, and administrative requirements in accordance with organizational procedures.

   Organize and maintain records, supporting documents, and technical files, observing applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

   Maintain activity and output trackers and document lessons learned, good practices, and recommendations.

   Perform other related duties in line with approved workplans and project priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to support the implementation and enhancement of surveillance systems such as but not limited to case - and event -based surveillance.
• Proven experience in collaborating for the development of innovative and creative solutions to address process bottlenecks in current surveillance system workflows.
• Proven experience working with government agencies, particularly the Department of Health, to support development and implementation of strategies and plans.
• Strong communication skills to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, international partners, healthcare institutions, local government units, communities, and technical teams.
• Strong technical writing and synthesis skills.
• Experience with U.S. Government or donor -led projects and/or non -governmental organizations (NGOs) is an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Usual office working conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically at least 30%.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent in public health, nursing, social sciences or development studies.
• At least 3 years of combined local, national, and international experience working in disease surveillance and response systems.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is PHP 720,000 - 840,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment 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.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process.

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