Technical Advisor on Global Health Security Surveillance

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, Global Health Security (GHS) surveillance based in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). 

Main responsibilities: 

The Technical Advisor, GHS Surveillance provides technical leadership for zoonotic disease (ZD) and emerging infectious disease (EID) surveillance, supporting effective implementation through a multisectoral approach aligned with donor Global Health Security priorities.

• Provide technical oversight for ZD and EID surveillance, including indicator and event-based surveillance (IBS/EBS) across human and animal health sectors.
• Provide technical guidance to strengthen surveillance systems at Points of Entry (PoE), including coordination between routine and event-based surveillance, information flow with national systems, and linkages to response mechanisms
• Lead day-to-day technical implementation of assigned surveillance activities in line with approved work plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Apply technical expertise to ensure surveillance approaches align with national policies, donor GHS frameworks, and global best practices, including early detection and reporting
• Maintain close technical coordination with government counterparts, field teams, and implementing partners to support surveillance activities.
• Work across project sub teams to ensure integration between surveillance, laboratory, data, and response activities.
• Provide technical support to update, strengthen, and operationalize health information systems (HIS) for surveillance, including data quality, reporting workflows, and interoperability.
• Ensure coordination and compliance with donor, government, and organizational requirements for surveillance activities.
• Respond to technical assistance requests from EpiC Vietnam leadership and contribute to technical reports and donor briefings.
• 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 surveillance, infectious disease control, or Global Health Security programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in ZD/EID surveillance, including IBS/EBS or One Health–oriented approaches
• Experience providing technical assistance to government counterparts and working in multisector implementation settings.
• Strong ability to coordinate across teams and sectors and translate technical guidance into field-level implementation.
• Experience supporting or strengthening health information systems for surveillance, including data use and reporting.
• Proven ability to ensure donor compliance, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
• 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.