Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of annual Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP) work plans, including site reconnaissance, risk assessment, operational scheduling, and coordination of surveillance priorities.
- Act as the main focal point between SIDC and government agencies, facilitating approvals, coordinating activities, and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Plan and manage programme budgets, manpower planning, logistics, procurement, and operational resources to ensure efficient and compliant implementation.
- Coordinate field surveillance activities, including sample collection logistics, regulatory compliance, and community education and awareness initiatives.
- Monitor submission and tracking of laboratory samples, follow up on diagnostic results, and consolidates findings for internal review and stakeholder reporting.
- Prepare technical and management reports, present findings where required, and formally reports results back to relevant agencies and authorities.
- Monitor disease trends and emerging risks and support outbreak response coordination and contingency planning when necessary.
- Contribute to and support other strategic projects and initiatives as assigned by Management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field. Candidates with strong programme management experience and partial exposure to science/health will also be considered.
- Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- 5–8 years of experience in programme management, preferably in disease surveillance, public health, research projects, or related initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with government agencies and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
