Integrated Health Surveillance Consultant

Job Summary

To support the Ministry of Health of Guyana's One Health Project, the full-time Integrated Health Surveillance Consultant will facilitate the implementation of integrated surveillance efforts, including the development of operational plans and capacity-building initiatives, while working remotely with occasional travel to Guyana.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and periodic updating of the integrated surveillance operational plan, including timelines and milestones
• Coordinate integrated surveillance activities with national authorities and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives related to surveillance activities under the One Health Project

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, data sciences, statistics, or a related field from a recognized university
• At least 7 years of experience in disease surveillance, including field epidemiology, with a minimum of 1 year in an international setting
• Fluency in English
• Strong knowledge of health information management systems and integrated surveillance frameworks
• Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, including government and international organizations