Overview

Support the implementation of divisional surveillance activities for SRH, HIV, and BBVs, focusing on routine data collection, collation, and quality assurance. This role involves data entry, management, case verification, and strengthening laboratory-surveillance linkages.

Tasks Summary

• Support the implementation of divisional surveillance activities for SRH, HIV, and BBVs.
• Extract data from national case reporting systems and sentinel sites.
• Contribute to improved data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Support the application and improvement of integrated surveillance tools, reporting templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine data entry, cleaning, verification, and management of surveillance data.
• Facilitate regular coordination with laboratories to ensure timely submission and reconciliation of test results.
• Prepare routine divisional surveillance reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Support the delivery of training, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching for surveillance focal points.
• Participate in divisional and national coordination platforms to strengthen surveillance–programme linkages.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of surveillance activities and ensure compliance with data protection standards.

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in public health surveillance.
• Experience in public health programs, training or capacity building is desirable.
• Knowledge of Fiji’s health system and BBV/STI priorities is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, or related field.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in related disciplines will be an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in the English language.

Languages Preferred: • Fluency in the iTaukei language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 12 months initially

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Salary for this role will start from FJD 32,999.24 to FJD 53,034.50, based on qualifications and experience.