JOB DESCRIPTION

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is an FHI-360 implemented global health initiative project funded by United States Government (U.S.G) for the period of 2019–2027. The project receives Global Health Security funding to strengthen global, regional, and local public health systems, building on broad experience and existing capabilities that align with GHS priorities, National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS), and United States Agency for International Development goals. In Indonesia, EpiC will support the local government and relevant local stakeholders to enhance infectious disease response, surveillance, and risk communication and community engagement to respond effectively to the immediate health, safety and security needs of both countries. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Surveillance Specialist.

Job Summary:

The EpiC project, funded by USG and implemented by FHI 360, aims to strengthen national capacity in Indonesia to prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and pandemic threats. A key component of this effort is enhancing the national disease surveillance system, including both indicator- and event-based surveillance, to enable early detection, reporting, and response to priority health threats. Strengthened surveillance will directly support life-saving interventions, inform real-time public health decision-making, and facilitate timely, accurate, and targeted risk communication with at-risk populations and the public during public health emergencies. The Surveillance Specialist will contribute to building a more resilient and responsive surveillance infrastructure by supporting data systems, multisectoral coordination, and workforce capacity aligned with Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) priorities and national strategies.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with national and subnational health authorities, regional institutions, NGOs, and international partners to design, implement, and evaluate surveillance system strengthening activities that support early detection and rapid response to public health emergencies, particularly zoonotic and epidemic-prone diseases.
• Serves as the in-country focal point for surveillance-related components of the EpiC GHS portfolio, leading the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of outbreak-focused surveillance activities aligned with the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and Joint External Evaluation (JEE) recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and mentoring to national counterparts and implementing partners to enhance surveillance readiness and ensure integration of real-time data collection, event-based surveillance (EBS), and community-based surveillance (CBS) into national systems.
• Identifies operational and technical bottlenecks in disease surveillance, and develops and implements practical, context-appropriate solutions to improve timely reporting and response to priority health threats.
• Supports the review, adaptation, and digitization of existing surveillance tools and SOPs, ensuring alignment with International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and GHSA frameworks.
• Provides technical guidance to strengthen national and regional capacity to manage Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), conduct routine and emergency data analysis, and produce timely, actionable surveillance bulletins, outbreak summaries, and visualizations to inform rapid decision-making.
• Represents the EpiC project in national technical working groups and coordination platforms related to disease surveillance, outbreak response, and One Health, promoting multisectoral engagement and data-sharing.
• Collaborates with EpiC surveillance and GHS technical teams across countries to promote cross-country learning, best practice exchange, and harmonization of approaches.
• Contributes to the preparation of project reports, technical briefs, success stories, and donor-required documentation, highlighting results, challenges, and lessons learned from surveillance strengthening activities.
• Supports the integration of surveillance efforts with risk communication, diagnostics, and emergency response functions to ensure a coordinated and life-saving outbreak response approach.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of and experience in national/regional infectious disease surveillance
• Demonstrated experience implementing field-based surveillance methodology including analysis of epidemiologic investigation data
• Awareness of the mechanisms and strategies that are being deployed under the Global Health Security Agenda and other similar mechanisms to combat emerging infectious disease threats.
• Knowledge and previous work experience with joint external evaluations (JEE) and improvement strategies at country level
• Proficiency with data management software (DHIS 2 or other information systems)
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to network and collaborate with others in a sophisticated multi-partner context.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or international equivalent in medicine, public health, or related field
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in infectious disease surveillance.
• Demonstrated experience implementing field-based surveillance methodology including analysis of epidemiologic investigation data
• Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills
• Experience working effectively with government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience collaborating on projects and coordinating efforts with other program staff, other international health agencies, and private and non-profit organizations
• Authorized to work in country

Language Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English and country official and work language.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal computer, Microsoft Office (Office 365, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Skype/Zoom/Teams, cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
• Proficient in data analysis software such Epi-Info and/or SPSS and/or R and/or SAS

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 75% within the country.

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