Overview

The Officer, CGPP Surveillance – Health will oversee surveillance activities and ensure the effective implementation of surveillance-related programs. The role requires close collaboration with local implementing partners and surveillance working groups.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Officer, CGPP Surveillance – Health, overseeing surveillance activities and ensuring the effective implementation of surveillance-related programs.
Collaborate closely with local implementing partners and surveillance working groups.
Manage and oversee surveillance activities and maintain associated databases.
Support specialized surveillance systems while ensuring full implementation of the Surveillance Work Plan.
Assist in coordinating Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response activities.
Support outbreak investigations with LGA surveillance officers within the health emergencies program.
Conduct real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data from multiple sources, including non-health sectors, to support epidemic detection and forecasting.
Perform public health intelligence activities through systematic information gathering to strengthen outbreak detection systems.
Support the development and strengthening of surveillance teams by organizing training on field investigation, detection, data management, and rapid response to epidemics and health outbreaks.
Contribute to the development of technical documents, tools, and indicators for integrated disease surveillance at subnational and community levels.
Conduct regular field supervision visits to assess the implementation of surveillance activities, identify operational gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Support monitoring and evaluation visits in collaboration with the MEAL team, providing technical guidance and feedback.
Work closely with national and local health authorities and collaborate with international health partners.
Maintain regular coordination with the Ministry of Health and other partners to ensure timely implementation of surveillance activities.
Support the technical review of surveillance reports and documentation related to disease outbreaks and health emergencies.
Assist with the maintenance of updated line lists for Acute Flaccid Paralysis cases across LGAs.
Support the preparation of timely reports, field notes, and success stories.
Maintain communication with partner organizations involved in AFP surveillance.
Undertake other surveillance-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Health is an advantage.
Strong technical knowledge in public health, epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and data management, including analysis and interpretation of infectious disease surveillance data.
At least three years of relevant professional experience at the state level, particularly in surveillance of infectious diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Epi Info or similar software.
Understanding of local communities and cultural contexts in operational states.
Fluent communication in Hausa.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple activities and deadlines effectively.
Willingness to travel and work in challenging environments, including remote rural areas.
Ability to work effectively within multicultural and team-based settings.