Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Event Base Surveillance Advisor
Job ID: 2022-4780 Location: Abuja
Employment Status Full-Time
Category: International Positions
Overview
The Jhpiego Nigeria Country Office seeks a candidate for a full-time EBS Advisor position focused on carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities associated with event-based surveillance (EBS) systems and associated alert and response operations (ARO) at the Nigeria CDC. This position works 40 hours a week.
The advisor will be hired by Jhpiego and assigned to the Connect Centre and/or Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at NCDC headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting Nigeria’s public health.
Responsibilities
Support development and review of scripts and checklist for call agents
Conduct routine surveillance using digital surveillance platforms, such as EIOS and TATAFO, to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events
Support the Connect Centre/EOC in the verification of events
Support the Connect Centre/EOC in outbreak investigation and response activities
Register and log signals/events and their associated follow up actions into NCDC’s event management system (SITAware)
Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations
Monitor and evaluate uptake and performance of new and existing EBS technologies and products
Liaise with NCDC surveillance staff supporting indicator-based surveillance (IBS) systems such as SORMAS
Development of concepts and strategy/SOPs for subnational EBS deployment and implementation
Development/improvement and standardization of training materials/SOPs/manual
Support Jhpiego GHS programs
Facilitate EBS learning and community of practice for Jhpiego regional EBS team
Share routine advisory on EBS outbreak and response
Carry out other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Surveillance or the DG of NCDC
Required Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Health Communications, Public Health, or related field, with at least 7-8 years of professional experience
Strong skills in script writing, social media and prior experience working communications organizations or call centers
Experience in designing and implementing health communications program
Knowledge of digital disease surveillance platforms
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Information Technology
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to interact and communicate well with a multi-disciplinary team
Detail-oriented work ethics
Ability to communicate well with internal and external partners, including international partners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills.
Previous experience working in INGO.
Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and data software.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; travel insurance; education assistance plan and more.