Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Project Officer

Job title: Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Project Officer Location: Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan Remote: Yes; eligible countries must be checked in the description Employment type: Full-time Company Description Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.  Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of  ‘ Lasting health change in Africa’  and its mission  ‘ To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’ .  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. www.amref.org Amref Health Africa is anticipating to received funding for STRIDES project in collaboration with FHI360 to support the in strengthening disease surveillance, preparedness and response especially for VHF eg EVD in South Sudan. To support the implementation of this initiative, Amref seeks to recruit a Project Officer Surveillance who will provide technical and operational support to county governments and ensure timely execution of project activities. The project is expected to run for an initial period of Five (5) months, ending in February 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on availability of resources and on the evolving EVD situation and response needs.     Job Description The Project Officer will support the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of EVD preparedness and response interventions at county level. The officer will work closely with State, County Departments of Health, health facilities, and community structures to ensure effective delivery of project activities and achievement of project objectives. Key Roles and Responsibilities of the position holder will include but not limited to the following: - 1. Program Implementation and Coordination Coordinate day-to-day implementation of EVD preparedness and response activities in the assigned county. Support county and sub-county health teams in planning and execution of project interventions. Facilitate implementation of activities related to surveillance, infection prevention and control (IPC), risk communication and community engagement (RCCE), and emergency preparedness. Ensure timely implementation of project work plans and adherence to approved timelines. Support the organization and coordination of meetings, trainings, simulations, and supportive supervision activities. 2. Technical Support Provide technical assistance to county health teams on EVD preparedness and response interventions. Support dissemination and implementation of national EVD guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures. Facilitate strengthening of county rapid response mechanisms and preparedness capacities. Support monitoring of county and health facility preparedness and implementation of IPC standards. 3. Project monitoring and reporting Collect, verify, and compile project data and reports from field activities Monitor progress against project targets and identify implementation gaps. Prepare weekly, monthly, and activity reports and submit them to the EVD Response & Surge Coordinator. Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories Support data quality assurance and timely reporting of project indicators. 4. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination Maintain close collaboration with State and County Health Departments and relevant stakeholders. Support coordination with implementing partners, community organizations, and other actors involved in disease i.e. EVD preparedness and response. Participate in national and county task force coordination meetings and technical working groups as assigned. Foster strong relationships with community leaders and other stakeholders to support preparedness activities. Undertake any other duties assigned by the Project Manager to support effective implementation of the project. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and Professional Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Systems Management, or a related field. Required Knowledge, Skills , Abilities and Experience Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in public health programs, emergency preparedness, disease outbreak response, or humanitarian programming. Experience supporting infectious disease preparedness and response activities is an added advantage. Experience working with government structures and health systems in South Sudan is desirable Demonstrated experience in project coordination, monitoring, and reporting Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good understanding of public health emergency preparedness and response systems. Knowledge of Haemorrhagic Virus Diseases e.g. EVD preparedness and response interventions. Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Strong planning and organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management tools Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Working Environment/Conditions Based in Juba with frequent travels and support to the high risk EVD counties of Western Equatoria State Additional Information Additional Information Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Thursday 24th September 2026. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an  @amref.org address . Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.