Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor
Quick answer
FHI 360 is hiring an in-office Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor in Bogotá, Colombia, paying COP 160M-200M annually to lead technical strategy for the STRIDES global health security project.
- Role
- Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor
- Organization
- FHI 360
- Location
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- COP 160,000,000 - 200,000,000 annually
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
FHI 360 is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for the STRIDES project in Bogotá, Colombia. This role provides technical leadership and assistance to strengthen laboratory and epidemiological surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases at national and sub-national levels. The position involves designing surveillance tools, managing sub-awards, and coordinating with government health ministries and international partners to improve public health security.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership for infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigation.
- Support national guidelines and policy development for disease prevention and mitigation.
- Coordinate surveillance activities with ministries of health and development partners.
- Manage technical project reports, publications, and external communications.
- Develop and implement capacity-building and training interventions for project staff.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in large-scale technical project implementation.
- 5+ years of international experience in surveillance system design and management.
- Proven expertise in One Health, zoonotic diseases, and outbreak control in Colombia.
- Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package, professional development, and work/life balance policies.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and requires an in-office presence with approximately 10% to 25% travel.
What is the compensation for this role?
The expected hiring salary range is COP 160,000,000 to COP 200,000,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
What are the core technical requirements for applicants?
Applicants must have a Master's degree, at least 8 years of project experience, and specific expertise in epidemiological surveillance, DHIS2, and One Health frameworks.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline, but interested candidates should apply through the FHI 360 career portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on FHI 360's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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