Senior Technical Specialist Epidemiology

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

TheMeeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC)project is a global health initiative funded by theU.S. Department of State running from 2019 to 2027. In the PhilippinesEpiCs Global Health Security (GHS) Project aims to strengthen national subnational and local capacities for theprevention detection and responseto public health emergencies including pandemic preparedness. Support is delivered across multiple technical areas includingZoonotic DiseasesBiosafety and BiosecurityNational Laboratory SystemsSurveillancePublic Health Emergency ManagementInfection Prevention and Control (IPC) andEvidence-Based Public Health Messaging.

All activities and sub-activities under each technical area arealigned with and informed by national priorities and strategies including theNational Action Plan for Health Security () theNational Framework of the Philippine Health Laboratory System (PHLS) and theNational Laboratory Strategic Plan (NLSP) .

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Technical Specialist - Epidemiology is responsible for managing and monitoring epidemiological analysis and surveillance activities of the anticipated new project in the country; provide technical support to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and their structural divisions on developing or updating infectious diseases detection and strategies and will take the lead in planning and implementing in relation to epidemiological results. S/he will be responsible for the technical inputs to the annual work planning at the country level will take the lead in developing guidelines/policies for the epidemiology activities and will participate in technical thought leadership both at the regional and country-levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Technical Specialist - Epidemiology will provide technical leadership across surveillance early detection outbreak investigation and epidemiologic intelligence functions of the EpiC/GHS project. Core responsibilities include:

1. Technical Leadership in Surveillance and Early Warning

• Lead implementation of surveillance activities including PIDSR strengthening CESR expansion sentinel/syndromic surveillance and 717 detection workflows.

• Guide development of risk assessment tools outbreak verification procedures and rapid epidemiologic investigation approaches.

2. Support to National Surveillance Systems (PIDSR EBS Case-Based Reporting)

• Provide technical assistance to DOH Epidemiology Bureau to improve surveillance workflows automated alerts data quality and linkages between epidemiology laboratory and genomic datasets.

• Contribute to stabilization and modernization of national surveillance platforms.

3. Field Epidemiology and Strategic Depth Support

• Support RESUs LESUs and LGUs in outbreak detection verification field investigation and real-time reportingparticularly in high-risk regions (III IV-A MIMAROPA VII BARMM).

• Mentor facility- and community-level teams on event detection signal verification data interpretation and documentation including continuity measures in GIDA areas using frontline digital tools.

4. Zoonotic and Genomic Surveillance Integration

• Strengthen operational linkages between epidemiologic data laboratory results and genomic sequencing outputs in collaboration with RITM and regional laboratories.

• Provide epidemiologic support for zoonotic outbreak investigations simulation exercises and multi-sectoral response involving DOH DA-BAI DENR wildlife authorities and LGUs.

5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Outbreak Response

• Support PHEOC and regional EOC activation by delivering timely epidemiologic analysis situational updates and recommendations.

• Participate in rapid response teams (RRTs) and assist with outbreak investigation contact tracing strategies facility-level IPC risk assessments and emergency decision-making.

• Align epidemiologic triggers with activation and use of Facility Emergency Readiness Reserves (ERRs).

6. Strengthening Subnational Analytical Capacity

• Lead development and operational use of interactive dashboards and predictive analytics tools integrating CESR PIDSR LIMS and genomic data.

• Mentor ESUs and facilities on data cleaning visualization interpretation and generation of actionable intelligence.

7. Capacity Building and Quality Assurance

• Provide structured on-the-job mentoring competency verification and coaching for epidemiologists disease surveillance officers and frontline reporting staff.

• Co-develop SOPs surveillance toolkits outbreak investigation guides and standardized job aids.

8. Program Coordination Documentation and Representation

• Contribute to annual workplan development implementation tracking and technical reporting.

• Ensure harmonized implementation across technical areas (Surveillance Labs BSBS EMCE Emergency Preparedness).

• Represent the project in national technical working groups inter-agency meetings and partner coordination forums.

• Prepare briefs situational analyses and presentations for DOH USG and other stakeholders.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and practical application of the International Health Regulations (IHR) outbreak investigation verification and coordinated response at national or subnational level.

• Proven experience in preventive public health epidemiologic research field investigation zoonotic disease surveillance or health services related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

• Proficiency in the use of data management and analysis software (e.g. DHIS2 EpiInfo Stata R Power BI GIS tools) and ability to translate surveillance data into operational insights.

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver training mentorship and technical assistance to epidemiologists disease surveillance officers laboratory staff and multi-disciplinary field teams.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills adaptability and ability to work in fast-paced emergency or outbreak-response environments.

• High proficiency in English and Tagalogspoken written and reading. Knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Usual office working conditions

• Ability to travel domestically at least 25%

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Epidemiology Medicine Public Health or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in epidemiology infectious disease control programs surveillance system implementation health data analysis or public health emergency response.

• Formal training in Epidemiology and Surveillance (e.g. Basic Epidemiology Event-Based Surveillance Case-Based Surveillance FETP Frontline/Intermediate/Advanced or equivalent) is highly desirable.

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