Technical Officer - Polio

FHI 360

Juba, South Sudan
Base: usd 30,000 - 40,000 annual; bonus/equity: no...
Polio eradication program experience
Disease surveillance expertise
Laboratory operations knowledge
The Technical Officer will support the implementation of the STRIDES Activity in areas related to polio eradication, including surveillance and laboratory strengthening

Job Summary

  • The Technical Officer will support the implementation of the STRIDES Activity in areas related to polio eradication, including surveillance and laboratory strengthening.
  • This role requires at least three years of relevant experience in public health with a specific focus on disease eradication or infectious disease control.
  • The position offers an expected hiring range equivalent of USD 30,000 - 40,000 annual for basic salary.

Matching Summary

The Technical Officer will support the implementation of the STRIDES Activity in areas related to polio eradication, including surveillance and laboratory strengthening.

Salary

Base: USD 30,000 - 40,000 annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive package with professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio eradication program experience
  • Disease surveillance expertise
  • Laboratory operations knowledge
  • Specimen management skills
  • Data quality assurance
  • Global health security awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Juba Arabic language proficiency
  • Project management certification
  • Mentoring junior staff capabilities
  • Tool development experience
  • Stakeholder coordination skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Health or Life Sciences
  • 6+ years of relevant program design experience
  • At least 3 years in public health/disease eradication
  • Prior work in NGO or government polio programs
  • Fluent English communication skills

Work Rights

South Sudanese nationals encouraged to apply

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