Communicable Disease Response

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Head of the Preventive Medicine Department, the Public Health Officer (Communicable Disease Response) will support national efforts in:

• Communicable disease preparedness and response
• Coordination of specific communicable diseases reporting (such as rabies, leishmania…)
• Support in CD response capacity building
• Support in CD public awareness

3. Planned Timelines

• Start: June 1, 2026
• End: December 31, 2026

5. Responsibilities

A. Communicable Disease Response

• Coordinate preparedness and response activities
• Liaise with the Epidemiological Surveillance Program
• Support outbreak response coordination
• Monitor implementation of response activities
• Support development/update of:
  • IEC materials
  • Technical guidelines/SOP

B. Logistics & Public Health Operations

• Track and manage distribution of anti-rabies Vaccines and immunoglobulins
  • Immunoglobulins (rabies, yellow fever, etc.)
  • Coordinate the provision of prophylactic treatments as needed.

• Strengthen coordination across stakeholders
• Prepare monthly reports
• Perform other assigned duties

6. Specific Requirements

6.1 Qualifications

• Master in Public Health, Microbiology, or other related fields
• Health-related degree (pharmacy, nursing, etc.) is an asset

6.2 Experience

• Minimum 1-2 year at the MOPH
• Working in CD response is a strong asset

6.3 Skills

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Knowledge of surveillance systems and outbreak response
• Excellent coordination and communication
• Ability to draft reports and technical content
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office