The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project focused on HIV and global health security with funding from the United States Government. EpiC is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve in the role of Technical Advisor, Global Health Security (GHS) surveillance based in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
Main responsibilities:
The Technical Advisor, GHS Surveillance provides technical leadership for zoonotic disease (ZD) and emerging infectious disease (EID) surveillance, supporting effective implementation through a multisectoral approach aligned with donor Global Health Security priorities.
Provide technical oversight for ZD and EID surveillance, including indicator and event-based surveillance (IBS/EBS) across human and animal health sectors.
Provide technical guidance to strengthen surveillance systems at Points of Entry (PoE), including coordination between routine and event-based surveillance, information flow with national systems, and linkages to response mechanisms
Lead day-to-day technical implementation of assigned surveillance activities in line with approved work plans, timelines, and budgets.
Apply technical expertise to ensure surveillance approaches align with national policies, donor GHS frameworks, and global best practices, including early detection and reporting
Maintain close technical coordination with government counterparts, field teams, and implementing partners to support surveillance activities.
Work across project sub teams to ensure integration between surveillance, laboratory, data, and response activities.
Provide technical support to update, strengthen, and operationalize health information systems (HIS) for surveillance, including data quality, reporting workflows, and interoperability.
Ensure coordination and compliance with donor, government, and organizational requirements for surveillance activities.
Respond to technical assistance requests from EpiC Vietnam leadership and contribute to technical reports and donor briefings.
Other tasks as assigned.
Experience and abilities for the position:
A master's degree in social science, public health, or equivalent with minimum 8 years of experience in public health surveillance, infectious disease control, or Global Health Security programs.
Demonstrated expertise in ZD/EID surveillance, including IBS/EBS or One Healthโoriented approaches
Experience providing technical assistance to government counterparts and working in multisectoral implementation settings.
Strong ability to coordinate across teams and sectors and translate technical guidance into field-level implementation.
Experience supporting or strengthening health information systems for surveillance, including data use and reporting.
Proven ability to ensure donor compliance, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
Ability to travel as necessary.
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