Surveillance Support Officer (SSO)
Quick answer
FHI 360 is hiring an in-office Surveillance Support Officer in the Philippines to lead community-based surveillance, disease outbreak response, and capacity-building activities for the EpiC/GHS project.
- Role
- Surveillance Support Officer (SSO)
- Organization
- FHI 360
- Location
- Philippines (with 25% domestic travel)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Surveillance Support Officer (SSO) will provide technical and operational assistance to regional health units in the Philippines to strengthen outbreak detection, verification, and response capabilities. This role involves leading Community Event-based Surveillance and Response (CESR) initiatives, supporting the modernization of digital surveillance platforms, and conducting capacity-building for local health responders. The position requires close collaboration with government stakeholders to align project activities with national health security priorities. The SSO will also facilitate multi-sectoral coordination for zoonotic disease surveillance and provide project management support for reporting and workplan development.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership for Community Event-based Surveillance and Response (CESR) implementation.
- Support the modernization of surveillance tools and digital health information platforms.
- Conduct real-time outbreak investigation and event verification in assigned regions.
- Lead capacity-building activities, including Training of Trainers (ToT) for local health responders.
- Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders to support national health security priorities.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least 3 years of experience in disease surveillance programs and system management.
- Demonstrated expertise in outbreak response and International Health Regulations (IHR).
- Experience in implementing and training on CESR programs.
- Strong networking skills with proven experience working with government health officials.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package, professional development, and programs supporting work/life balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this position is based in an office setting in the Philippines and requires at least 25% domestic travel to various regions.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
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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