Regional Technical Advisor I – Polio

FHI 360

West Africa Regional Technical Advisor I leading technical efforts in polio eradication at FHI 360. Collaborating with global teams to provide strategic support across multiple countries.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the CongoSeniorLead💰 F CFA 29,000,000 - F CFA 40,000,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and technical leadership for polio eradication initiatives, with a strong focus on program design, implementation, and evaluation in public health. Proficient in developing tools and guidance to enhance polio detection systems and ensure compliance with global health standards.

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Polio Eradication Program ManagementPublic Health ExperienceProject Management CertificationFluency in French and EnglishTechnical Oversight and Support

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Hard Skills

Program Design and EvaluationInfectious Disease ControlSurveillance TechniquesCapacity StrengtheningTool DevelopmentPublic Health ReportingTechnical AssistanceMentoringGlobal Health SecurityPolicy Alignment

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Health or Related FieldProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Global Polio Eradication InitiativeDonor RegulationsPublic Health InitiativesDisease EradicationLearning Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity with respect to polio eradication-related activities
Ensure alignment of STRIDES polio activities with global guidance, national policies, Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) norms, and donor regulations
Provide technical oversight of in-country implementation
Support capacity strengthening, mentoring, and technical assistance to country level teams
Develop tools, guidance, learning products, and public goods that strengthen STRIDES’ polio portfolio
Represent STRIDES’ polio equities with key donors and stakeholders
Ensure coordinated implementation, responsive technical support, and rigorous reporting that meets or exceeds standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field
Project Management (PM) Certification a plus
8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services
5+ years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on disease eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control
Experience with polio eradication programs and management of large-scale public health initiatives
Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development
Proficient experience in current polio eradication, surveillance, laboratory support or related program developments in polio eradication and/or Global Health Security
Fluency in French and English is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Healthy work/life balance support
Commitment to safeguarding against abuse and harassment