Technical Officer, Surveillance

excerpts from the official posting

The officer contributes to assessments, capacity strengthening, digital surveillance initiatives, development and testing of operational guidance, and preparation of technical and knowledge products. Generally, the role combines technical planning and implementation, partner coordination, and administrative support…

Main responsibilities

• Strengthening Surveillance Architecture
• Collaborate with the DOH and LGUs in enhancing national and local implementation of case - and event -based surveillance systems of the Philippine Integrated Disease…
• Support information technology initiatives, including DHIS2 customization and development, by coordinating training and tracking feedback and implementation issues with…
• Support identification and addressing of gaps in reporting, data quality, information flows, and use of data for action

Profile

• Demonstrated ability to support the implementation and enhancement of surveillance systems such as but not limited to case - and event -based surveillance
• Proven experience in collaborating for the development of innovative and creative solutions to address process bottlenecks in current surveillance system workflows
• Proven experience working with government agencies, particularly the Department of Health, to support development and implementation of strategies and plans