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Jhpiego

Global health NGO improving maternal care

Especialista de Seguridad Sanitaria Global

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHuehuetenango, GuatemalaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical doctor and surgeon degree with professional registration is required.
  • Postgraduate studies in public health or epidemiology are required.
  • Five to six years of experience in relevant positions are required.
  • Experience in public health services of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) is required.
  • Intermediate professional English or higher is required.
  • Availability to travel to project intervention areas 75% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement global health security component activities in project-supported health services in accordance with the technical, regulatory, and operational guidelines of MSPAS and the project.
  • Lead implementation of component activities to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, infection prevention and control, and risk prevention and management in the intervention area.
  • Participate in activities that promote integration of the project components.
  • Provide technical assistance to project health services to implement epidemiological surveillance of high-risk pathogens according to Ministry of Health standards.
  • Help identify mentoring and on-the-job training needs and implement strategies developed by the project.
  • Participate in monitoring and continuous learning activities for the component, including collecting data and key information to strengthen decision-making and adjust strategies to respond to health-service needs.
  • Help ensure that activities carried out by local partners follow the project's technical and operational guidelines.
  • Help prepare technical reports.
  • Develop monthly activity plans that effectively respond to the priorities of each health service.
  • Inform the supervisor of gaps in activity-program fulfillment so activities can be rescheduled.
  • Coordinate actions and maintain an effective, respectful relationship with MSPAS and all project partners.
  • Collaborate locally with other project implementing partners to carry out life-saving activities.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members and foster a cordial, collaborative environment.
  • Report unforeseen events or risk situations within the project or that could affect it.
  • Collaborate with project teams and/or global teams on the design, implementation, and monitoring of the component.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

About the Company

Jhpiego

Global health NGO improving maternal care

Jhpiego is a nonprofit health organization that designs and runs international health programs in low-resource settings. It provides training, technical assistance, and field-based support to health workers and ministries of health, with programs delivered through local partners to improve safe care and infection prevention. It distinguishes itself through long-term partnerships with governments and health facilities, a strong link to Johns Hopkins, and a focus on implementing proven practices at scale. Its goal is to reduce preventable deaths and strengthen health systems by building local capacity.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
1973

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