Technical Advisor I - Polio

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Base: usd 50,000 - 65,000 annual; bonus/equity: no...
Polio eradication surveillance
Laboratory strengthening
Infectious disease detection
Provide strategic and technical leadership for polio eradication-related surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and case detection within the STRIDES Activity

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership for polio eradication-related surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and case detection within the STRIDES Activity.
  • Ensure alignment of polio activities with global guidance, national policies, GPEI norms, and donor regulations, while delivering high-quality technical assistance.
  • Contribute to FHI 360’s technical thought leadership by developing tools, guidance, and learning products that strengthen the polio portfolio.

Matching Summary

Provide strategic and technical leadership for polio eradication-related surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and case detection within the STRIDES Activity.

Salary

Base: USD 50,000 - 65,000 annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • polio eradication surveillance
  • laboratory strengthening
  • infectious disease detection
  • global health security priorities
  • technical assistance delivery
  • stakeholder representation

Nice-to-have

  • capacity strengthening and mentoring
  • adapt interventions to evolving contexts
  • contribute to technical thought leadership
  • collaborate across FHI 360

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or International Equivalent
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years in public health with focus on disease eradication/surveillance
  • Experience with polio eradication programs
  • Proficient in current polio eradication/surveillance developments
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)

Work Rights

Not specified

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