Health Officer (Community based Surveillance)

The Health Officer (Community based Surveillance) supports the response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo by implementing community-based surveillance, coordinating with health facilities, and supporting vaccination efforts. The role requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to effectively support vulnerable populations and at-risk communities.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of Community-Based Surveillance.
• Detection and Reporting of Alerts.
• Case and Contact Follow-up.
• Supervision and Support of Community-Based Personnel.
• Coordination with Health Facilities.
• Collaboration with SBC/RCCE (Social and Behaviour Change / Risk Communication and Community Engagement).
• Data Management and Monitoring.
• Reporting.
• Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Vaccination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in community-based surveillance or public health programs.
• Good knowledge of epidemiological surveillance.
• Proficiency in Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) approaches.
• Knowledge of the community context and local dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively with community stakeholders.
• Strong supervision and training skills.
• Competencies in routine and mass vaccination activities.
• Proficiency in French is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.
• Intermediate knowledge of English and national languages, particularly Swahili, is considered an asset.
• Experience in outbreak response (such as Ebola, cholera, or other infectious disease outbreaks) is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Community Surveillance
• Epidemiological Surveillance
• Outbreak Response
• Immunization Activities
• Training and Supervision
• Community Engagement
• Public Health Programs
• Coordination with health facilities
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Knowledge of community context

Languages

French