ICAP Tanzania
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks Technical Officer - Emergency Response to be based in ICAP Tanzania offices including the Dar es Salaam and regional offices.
Technical Officer-Emergency Response will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of strategies to respond to public health crises at the national, regional and district levels.
Technical Officer - Emergency Response
Job no: 493088
Position type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania - Dar es Salam, Tanzania - Kagera, Tanzania - Mwanza
Division/Equivalent: Tanzania
School/Unit: Implementation / Program Management
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
Position type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania - Dar es Salam, Tanzania - Kagera, Tanzania - Mwanza
Division/Equivalent: Tanzania
School/Unit: Implementation / Program Management
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
Position Summary: ICAP at Columbia University seeks experienced and qualified individuals to
serve as emergency response officers for CDC funded projects related to improving and protecting
global health security (GHS) through strengthening capacities of health ministries, institutions, and
local partners; strengthening health information and surveillance systems and promoting initiatives
that support International Health Regulation core competencies. ICAP is recruiting three (3)
Emergency response officers who will provide oversight and direction to the emergency response
component of the CDC-funded project. Reporting to ICAP's Director of Preventive Services, the
Technical Officer-Emergency Response will be responsible for overseeing the planning and
implementation of strategies to respond to public health crises at the national, regional and district
levels.
The incumbents will be based in ICAP Tanzania offices including the Dar es Salaam and regional
offices.
Major responsibilities:
Oversee the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the
emergency response activities consistent to approved work plans and budget.
Coordinate implementation of the emergency response operations plans and strategies and
ensures that all deliverables are achieved.
Oversee and facilitate the capacity building, training, and mentoring of stakeholders and
service providers, specifically frontline responders, on emergency preparedness and response
with emphasis on epidemic-prone infectious diseases and pandemics
In close collaboration with the government authorities and national coordinating bodies,
support the creation of mechanisms to intensify response efforts, such as surveillance, casefinding, contact tracing, epidemiologic and laboratory analysis, infection prevention control,
program evaluation, social mobilization, community engagement, psychosocial care.
Support the continuity of non-outbreak-related public health activities in line with national
emergency preparedness and response strategy.
Participate in the development, improvement, and dissemination of procedures, guidelines,
policies and other standard operating procedures (SOPs) on emergency preparedness and
response
Designs and conduct monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance needed to ensure that
emergency response deliverables are on track and adhere to donor and key stakeholder
requirements.
Education:
Degree holder in public health, social sciences, medicine, nursing or other relevant health
related fields from a recognized institution; a master’s degree in public health or epidemiology
is preferred.
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Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications:
At least three (3) years of progressive experience managing and leading a national or
international public health emergency response related to infectious disease outbreaks and
epidemics, intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens, or other large- scale
natural emergencies that had a significant impact on public health.
Experience working in national/international health or development organizations with
extensive knowledge of health systems and structures related to public health emergence
response.
Solid understanding of national health-related emergency response systems, protocols and
standards related to global health security and international health regulation (IHR-2005).
Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and/or international public health
emergency response surveillance including case detection, investigation and contact tracing.
Ability to work with laboratories to establish and monitor quality indicators that may be
population dependent (e.g. assay positivity rates)
Experience with health information and data management and applicable data systems such
as DHIS2.
Proven experience in establishing working relationships and collaborating with the Tanzania
government stakeholders and with relevant government agencies.
Proven ability to write technical reports, program documents, and deliver presentations.
Fluent in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel locally approximately 60% of the time.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status."
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