Technical Officer, Global Health Security

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We are seeking qualified candidates for Technical Officer Global Health Securitybased in Asia Pacific Hub in Bangkok Thailand and is open to Thai nationals.

TheTechnical Officerwill support the U.S. Governmentfunded project of Global Health Security managed by FHI 360.

Global Health Security (GHS) Thailand & Regional enhances Thailands role as a frontline public health hub. The project supports stronger border health systems rapid response capacities emergency operations and risk communication to help detect and contain outbreaks quickly. Regionally it contributes to Thailands leadership in ASEAN health security coordination.

The Technical Officer GHS will provide technical and operational support to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of program activities aligned with national systems and donor requirements.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Technical Officer GHS provides technical support for the planning implementation coordination and monitoring of Global Health Security activities. The position supports adaptation and application of technical strategies tools SOPs and protocols; coordinates with government and technical partners; and contributes to technical quality assurance reporting and knowledge products.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Program Implementation

• Provide technical support for implementation of GHS activities across outbreak preparedness detection and response.

• Support execution of activities related to:

• Rapid Response Team (RRT) strengthening and readiness

• Epidemiologic and outbreak workforce capacity building

• Sentinel and event-based surveillance strengthening

• Digital surveillance and epidemic intelligence systems

• After-Action Reviews (AAR) and 7-1-7 performance improvement activities.

• Assist in adapting technical tools guidelines SOPs and training materials to operational contexts.

• Ensure technical activities are implemented in line with approved workplans and standards.

Outbreak Preparedness and Response Support

• Support technical preparation and follow-up of outbreak preparedness and response interventions.

• Contribute to technical aspects of:

• Field investigation readiness

• Biosafety and specimen management practices

• Emergency support and surge response mechanisms.

• Assist in technical documentation of outbreak response support and simulation exercises.

• Support AAR processes tools application and follow-up action tracking.

Surveillance and Information Systems Strengthening

• Support strengthening of surveillance and early warning systems at national and subnational levels.

• Provide technical support for:

• Digital surveillance tools and dashboards

• Early warning and alert functions

• Border and migrant health information systems.

• Coordinate with MEL/SI teams to align technical activities with indicator definitions and reporting requirements.

• Support user guidance and basic troubleshooting for implemented technical tools.

Border and Migrant Health Security Activities

• Provide technical support to border and migrant health security interventions.

• Support technical preparation and delivery of:

• CDCU and frontline training activities

• Border health coordination forums

• Screening and triage strengthening initiatives.

• Assist in development and review of technical and training materials for border settings.

Regional and Multisectoral Activities

• Support technical inputs to regional and multisectoral preparedness initiatives.

• Primarily accountable for technical preparation for:

• Simulation exercises

• Regional SOP and coordination framework consultations

• Multilingual emergency communication materials.

• Assist with consolidation of technical lessons learned and best practices.

Coordination and Partner Support

• Coordinate technically with government counterparts and implementing partners.

• Participate in technical meetings workshops and consultations.

• Support alignment of technical activities with government systems and policies.

• Facilitate technical communication between program teams and partners.

Monitoring Reporting and Documentation (Work closely with Senior MEL Officer)

• Contribute technical content to:

  • Activity reports

  • Progress updates

  • Donor deliverables

  • Technical briefs and presentations.

  • Support documentation of lessons learned case examples and good practices.

  • Review technical data and outputs for completeness and quality.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Support technical quality assurance across activities and deliverables.

• Ensure adherence to approved technical standards SOPs and guidelines.

• Participate in internal technical reviews and corrective action follow-up.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners consultants etc.

• Broader knowledge of quality standards.

• Proficiencywith database management software andon-linesearch toolsrequired.

• Hassensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political contextual and ethical issues in assigned areas.

• Articulate professional and able to communicate in a clear positive manner with clients and staff.

• Must be able to read write and speak fluent English.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent anddemonstratedproject management skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.

• Demonstratedproficiencywith using Microsoft Office Suiterequired.

• Ability to analyze and interpret dataidentifyerrors and prepare reports.

• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Education:

• Bachelors degree or higher in public health epidemiology health sciences laboratory sciences or a related field.

• Exposure to advanced areas (digital surveillance systems epidemic intelligence biosafety AAR/7-1-7 regional coordination) yet only specifies 35 years of experience. It seems to be misalignment between technical breadth and experience requirement.

Experience:

• Experience supporting technical program implementation and partner coordination.

• Familiarity with surveillance systems outbreak investigation or emergency response operations is preferred.

• Experience working with government health agencies and development partners is an asset.

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

• Good coordination and communication skills in multicultural settings.

• Proficiency in English and Thai preferred.

Supervision Given/Received:

• May supervisejunior-levelstaff

• Reports to the Associate Director - GHS

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking atcomputerscreenand doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Technology to be Used:

• Laptop Microsoft applications (i.e. Office 365 SharePoint Zoom/Teams) cell phone/mobile technology and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 30%

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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