Animal and Wildlife Health Technical Lead

Chemonics International Inc. seeks interested and qualified individuals for the Animal and Wildlife Health Technical Lead (AWHTL) position to lead the anticipated five-year $19 million USAID-funded Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) in Peru.

The purpose of this SSHS activity is to help Peru build robust capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease and health threats to ensure national and global health security (GHS) by working on the following three objectives: 1) Better prevention of infectious diseases through the reduction of disease transmission from animals to human populations; 2) Better detection of infectious diseases through improved surveillance systems; and 3) Effective response to infectious disease outbreaks through a skilled and competent health security workforce.

The AWHTL will serve as the key technical expert and leader of the animal and wildlife health related components of this Activity. The AWHTL will be responsible for leading the animal and wildlife health technical approach and contextualizing globally recognized animal and wildlife health practices, research, and evidence to strengthen health security systems of Peru. The position is anticipated to be based in in Lima, Peru. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Please note that hiring for this position is contingent upon future award to Chemonics International.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the multi-sectoral leadership team and provide technical leadership in the development, modification, and implementation of a One Health approach in line with global best practices;
• Direct and oversee the animal and wildlife health team by providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure effective collaboration and clear objective-setting toward project goals;
• Build the capacity of local partners and stakeholders to adopt and utilize animal and wildlife health technologies;
• Collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of animal and wildlife health solutions;
• Organize and participate in regular meetings with One Health partners as necessary;
• Develop and review One Health strategies and frameworks;
• Perform epidemiological analysis, risk assessment, and forecasting of health threats requiring One Health strategies and frameworks;
• Adapt existing information systems to improve collection and sharing of One Health information, such as laboratory and surveillance data, within and across sectors;
• Contribute to development of processes and procedures to formally establish a functional integrated One Health surveillance system for zoonotic diseases,
• Develop and/or strengthen One Health monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Contribute to the preparation of project-related reports, presentations, and abstracts;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including USAID, local government, and international partners;
• Conduct research and stay abreast of latest trends and developments in animal and wildlife health and identify opportunities for new public health solutions to address emerging health challenges; and
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in veterinary, wildlife sciences, or related animal and wildlife field;
• Experience in managing animal and/or wildlife health programs, or health programs in Latin America; experience in Peru preferred;
• Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting;
• Ability and desire to work effectively with government agencies, USAID or other donors, the private sector, sub-recipients, and local partners to achieve program targets;
• Relevant professional experience working in the field of animal and/or wildlife health, Global Health Security, and One Health is preferred;
• Experience in public health and One Health, health governance, laboratory systems, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or outbreak response is required;
• Relevant experience working on projects with similar budgets and scopes and within the Latin American region is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in both English and Spanish required;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address programmatic and technical challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; and
• Ability to live and work in Lima, Peru, with travel to the Peruvian regions as required.
  
  

Candidates must complete the application and submit a CV at the following link by November 15, 2024, 11:59 PM EST:

Animal and Wildlife Health Technical Lead | USAID Strengthening Systems for Health Security (SSHS) Activity in Peru – Formstack

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