Technical Advisor, EMCE and Responses

TITLE:	Technical Advisor, EMCE and Responses
REPORTS TO:	Associate Director, GHS
LOCATION:	Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization that, in Vietnam, promotes the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. It works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and commune-level health services to achieve project aims. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs to address challenges in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, Tuberculosis (TB) case finding and treatment, anti-microbial resistance, health system strengthening, maternal and child health and nutrition, and global health security.

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project focused on HIV and global health security with funding from the United States Government. EpiC is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve in the role of Technical Advisor, EMCE and Responses based in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Main responsibilities:

The Technical Advisor, Evidence-based Public Health Messaging and Community Engagement (EMCE) and Response provides technical leadership for zoonotic disease (ZD) and emerging infectious disease (EID) outbreak preparedness and response activities, with a focus on evidence-based risk communication and community engagement. The position ensures high-quality, multisectoral implementation aligned with donor Global Health Security priorities, national strategies, and project work plans.

Provide technical oversight and guidance for ZD and EID outbreak preparedness and response, with emphasis on evidence-based public health messaging, risk communication, and community engagement.
Lead the day-to-day technical implementation of assigned EMCE and response components, ensuring activities are delivered in line with approved work plans, timelines, and budgets.
Apply technical expertise to strengthen community-centered preparedness and response approaches, ensuring alignment with national policies, donor frameworks, and global best practices.
Provide technical guidance to strengthen EMCE and response activities at Points of Entry (PoE), including risk communication, community engagement, and coordination with surveillance and response actors.
Maintain continuous technical exchange with government counterparts, field teams, and implementing partners, including health, animal health, border, and other relevant sectors.
Work across internal subteams (surveillance, laboratory, data systems, workforce development, and coordination) to ensure synergy between detect and response.
Provide technical input to the design, adaptation, and use of EMCE strategies, tools, SOPs, and materials for outbreak preparedness and response.
Ensure effective project coordination and compliance with donor regulations, government requirements, and organizational policies related to preparedness and response activities.
Coordinate and respond to technical assistance requests from EpiC Vietnam leadership, including rapid technical guidance during preparedness or response activations.
Contribute to technical reporting, presentations, and briefings for donors, government stakeholders, and internal management related to EMCE, PoE, and response outcomes.
Other tasks as assigned.

Experience and abilities for the position:

A master’s degree in social science, public health, or equivalent with minimum 8 years of experience in public health preparedness, outbreak response, risk communication, or community engagement within Global Health Security or infectious disease programs.
Demonstrated expertise in ZD and/or EID preparedness and response, including integration of EMCE/RCCE approaches and/or coordination at Points of Entry.
Proven experience providing technical assistance to government counterparts and coordinating across sectors in preparedness or emergency contexts.
Strong ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between community engagement, surveillance, PoE, and response activities.
Experience ensuring donor compliance, alignment with national response frameworks, and delivery against approved work plans.
Demonstrated ability to translate technical and epidemiological information into clear, evidence-based public health messaging for diverse audiences.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
Ability to travel as necessary.

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply for the position ONLINE by January 21, 2026. Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.