Senior Technical Advisor - Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

About this role

This role is for a senior technical adviser specialising in public health emergency preparedness and response, based in Akwa Ibom for the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS). The position targets individuals with experience in public health and emergency readiness within a Nigerian NGO context.

What you would do

• Provide technical guidance on public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Support development and implementation of preparedness plans and response protocols.
• Advise on risk assessment, surveillance, and mitigation strategies for health emergencies.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to coordinate response efforts.
• Support capacity building and training related to emergency preparedness.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on preparedness initiatives.

What they are asking for

• Experience in public health emergency preparedness and response
• Demonstrated technical advisory or consultancy background in health emergencies
• Knowledge of surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak management
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience with NGOs or similar organisations is desirable

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