Sobre a organização
FHI 360 is a global human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways through integrated, locally driven solutions across public health, education, environment, economic development, and emergency response. FHI 360 fosters an inclusive, safe, and equal-opportunity workplac
Descrição da função
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor – WASH, the Senior Technical Officer (STO) – IPC provides technical leadership and implementation support for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), WASH, and Global Health Security components under the EpiC program. The STO works closely with MISAU-DNAM, INS, provincial/district health authorities, health facilities, and laboratories to strengthen IPC systems, build capacity, and ensure outbreak preparedness.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Technical Implementation & Quality Improvement: Lead IPC and WASH assessments using national/international tools (WHO IPCAF, WASH FIT, SBMR, CATI, TATI); translate findings into costed improvement plans; support healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prevention.
Global Health Security & Outbreak Preparedness: Support outbreak preparedness and response for waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera), viral hemorrhagic fevers, and respiratory infections; provide field-level technical guidance on triage, isolation, PPE, and environmental disinfection.
Capacity Strengthening & Supervision: Design and deliver Training-of-Trainers (ToT), supportive supervision, and mentorship for health facility staff and frontline teams; supervise the Technical Officer – IPC.
Coordination & Program Monitoring: Track workplan deliverables, support technical procurement planning for IPC/WASH commodities, and coordinate with MISAU, INS, DPS/SPS, SDSMAS, and international partners.
Requisitos
Education & Minimum Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree: Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in IPC, WASH, or public health programs.
OR Master’s Degree: Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, IPC, Global Health, or Environmental Health with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.
Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:
Clinical background as a Medical Doctor or MCH Nurse is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in outbreak preparedness, rapid response, healthcare waste management, and IPC assessment tools (WHO IPCAF, WASH FIT, CATI/TATI, SBMR).
Prior experience working with Mozambican health institutions (MISAU, INS, DPS, SDSMAS) and donor-funded programs (U.S. Government/PEPFAR/USAID).
Languages & Skills:
Fluency in Portuguese (written and spoken) and professional working proficiency in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Como candidatar-se
Submit your application directly through the official FHI 360 Career Portal before the closing deadline: https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Senior-Technical-Officer—Infection-Prevention-and-Control–IPC-_Requisition-2026201474?source=planetvagas