Outbreak Response Specialist

📋 Description

• • The Outbreak Response Specialist provides technical support to strengthen national and subnational outbreak detection and response systems in Guatemala under the STRIDES Activity, working under the supervision of the Technical Director to design, coordinate, implement, and monitor outbreak preparedness and response activities aligned with the Global Health Security workplan.
• • Day to day, the Specialist provides technical leadership and implementation support for outbreak preparedness and response activities, guides the application of the 7-1-7 methodology, supports the review and updating of Rapid Response Team Operations Manuals and readiness kits, provides technical input to national guidelines and SOPs, coordinates specimen management and logistics during outbreaks, supports training of Rapid Response Teams on outbreak investigation and control, designs and implements tabletop exercises and drills, ensures timely production of technical documentation and reports, and coordinates with laboratory, surveillance, and Ministry of Health counterparts.
• • FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions, with staff expertise spanning health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing to address interrelated development challenges.
• • In this role, the person can develop expertise in global health security outbreak response, strengthen capacity in emergency preparedness systems, gain experience coordinating multisectoral emergency responses, enhance technical writing and reporting skills for donor deliverables, and build leadership in training facilitation and technical guidance for Ministry of Health partners.