Outbreak Response Specialist

FHI 360

Guatemala
6+ years field epidemiology experience
Outbreak investigation methodology expertise
Rapid response team management
The Outbreak Response Specialist provides technical support to strengthen national and subnational outbreak detection and response systems in Guatemala under the STRIDES Activity

Job Summary

  • The Outbreak Response Specialist provides technical support to strengthen national and subnational outbreak detection and response systems in Guatemala under the STRIDES Activity.
  • The role requires providing guidance on the 7-1-7 methodology and supporting the review of Rapid Response Team Operations Manuals for Ministry of Health staff.
  • FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions with a commitment to safeguarding welfare.

Matching Summary

The Outbreak Response Specialist provides technical support to strengthen national and subnational outbreak detection and response systems in Guatemala under the STRIDES Activity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years field epidemiology experience
  • Outbreak investigation methodology expertise
  • Rapid Response Team management
  • Spanish language proficiency required
  • Emergency logistics and supply chain
  • Specimen transport and cold chain knowledge
  • 7-1-7 methodology application

Nice-to-have

  • Adult learning curriculum design
  • Cross-country collaboration skills
  • Tabletop exercise facilitation
  • Risk communication strategies
  • Post-deployment debriefing experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
  • Full proficiency in Spanish
  • Intermediate English skills
  • Experience managing outbreak response teams
  • Prior NGO or government agency work

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