Surveillance & Epidemiology Advisor

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Posted date	22nd June, 2022	Last date to apply	22nd July, 2022
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Islamabad
Category	Healthcare Provider
Type	Full Time	Position	1
Status	Closed

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

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Description

DAI is currently seeking a Surveillance & Epidemiology health security Advisor for an anticipated five-year FCDO funded Evidence for Health project in Pakistan. This position will lead strategies to address responses to health crises, including Covid-19 through supporting Govt of Pakistan to have robust disease detection and surveillance mechanisms, and to be better prepared to respond to health emergencies in the future. This role will work closely with the other workstream leads to strengthen the system’s ability to respond to health crises through effective support and influencing of policy, data, and financing to address communicable disease prevention, and improved detection and response for existing and emerging infections.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in health-related discipline; MD preferred.
Experience working on donor-funded health programmes; experience with DFID/FCDO health programmes strongly preferred. P
Prior experience and technical expertise in health systems strengthening and health security in Pakistan or a similar context.
Proven skills in working collaboratively with govt to influence and advise on policy or strategies – specific to health security, preferred.
Proven ability to work effectively with senior government counterparts at national and provincial levels and other stakeholders externally and internally (including programme delivery partners)
Strong familiarity with donor-funded programme requirements; knowledge and experience working on FCDO programming will be highly desirable.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines on a continual basis.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent written and spoken English.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.