Job ID: 315924

Senior Epidemiology and Surveillance Officer

FHI 360

Location: Rabat, Morocco

Apply by: 18 Oct 2026

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The STRIDES Morocco Senior Epidemiology and Surveillance Officer will support the implementation of epidemiology and surveillance activities under the STRIDES Morocco Activity, a U.S. Department of State-funded global health security program. This is a locally hired, full-time position based in Rabat, Morocco. The Senior Officer will provide technical support to government counterparts on developing and strengthening infectious disease detection and surveillance systems, ensuring alignment with national priorities and international best practices. The role supports day-to-day technical implementation, monitors progress against workplans, and contributes to donor reports, annual workplans and technical assessment reports. Reports to the STRIDES Morocco Project Director.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Support day-to-day implementation of epidemiology and surveillance activities, including emerging infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  • Provide project staff with technical direction and guidance on epidemiological surveillance.
  • Support staff and partner capacity building.
  • Maintain project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports.
  • Develop technical briefs, reports and materials on research, best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Analyze project implementation and propose technical strategies and guidelines.
  • Provide technical assistance to national counterparts and government teams, and support cross-sectoral surveillance strategies relevant to Morocco's health security context.
  • Develop and monitor technical work plans and budgets; participate in client/funder meetings and draft reports and presentations.
  • Serve as in-country technical lead; may supervise junior staff.
 
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or international equivalent in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related health field.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in epidemiology, surveillance or a related public health field, with a track record of supporting infectious disease detection and surveillance programs.
  • Documented experience on epidemiology and surveillance activities in Morocco and engaging with government ministries, particularly the Ministry of Health.
  • Experience developing guidelines, tools or manuals; relevant publications and technical reports.
  • Experience in global health security projects; USG-funded project experience is an advantage.
  • Fluency in French and Arabic, and professional proficiency in English.
  • Travel 10%-25%. Salary range: MAD 350,000 - 450,000 annually (gross).
 
Closing date: 18 October 2026
 
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 Career Portal (Workday) using the application link.

 

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