Epidemiologist - Training
Quick answer
The Pacific Community (SPC) is hiring a senior Epidemiologist - Training in Suva, Fiji, to strengthen public health surveillance, preparedness, and response in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories. The position involves enhancing regional surveillance capacity, managing teams, and conducting research to improve health outcomes. Compensation is not specified, and the application deadline is October 18, 2026.
- Role
- Epidemiologist - Training
- Organization
- SPC - Pacific Community
- Location
- Suva, Fiji
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Pacific Community (SPC) is seeking an Epidemiologist to strengthen public health surveillance, preparedness, and response in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories. This role involves enhancing regional surveillance capacity, managing teams, and conducting research to improve health outcomes. The Epidemiologist will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Fiji National University, to implement the Strengthening Health Interventions in the Pacific - Data for Decision Making (SHIP-DDM) programme.
What you'll do
- Strengthen capacity for coordinated regional surveillance
- Team management, administration and communications
- Enhance evidence-based service delivery through research
- Strengthen preparedness and response to public health threats or events
- Supervising the conduct of research activities as part of the output of SHIP-DDM programme
- Supporting the development and strengthening of in-country capacities in surveillance and response
What it takes
- MBBS and master's degree in public health or epidemiology
- 10 years of experience in public health surveillance
- Experience in outbreak preparedness and response
- Experience in capacity building in field epidemiology
- Experience in operational research and scientific writing
- Excellent English communication skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Suva, Fiji.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a MBBS and master's degree in public health or epidemiology, 10 years of experience in public health surveillance, and experience in capacity building in field epidemiology.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on SPC - Pacific Community's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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