The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project focused on HIV and global health security with funding from the United States Government. EpiC is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve in the role of Technical Advisor, EMCE and Responses based in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Main responsibilities:

The Technical Advisor, Evidence-based Public Health Messaging and Community Engagement (EMCE) and Response provides technical leadership for zoonotic disease (ZD) and emerging infectious disease (EID) outbreak preparedness and response activities, with a focus on evidence-based risk communication and community engagement. The position ensures high-quality, multisectoral implementation aligned with donor Global Health Security priorities, national strategies, and project work plans.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for ZD and EID outbreak preparedness and response, with emphasis on evidence-based public health messaging, risk communication, and community engagement.

• Lead the day-to-day technical implementation of assigned EMCE and response components, ensuring activities are delivered in line with approved work plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Apply technical expertise to strengthen community-centered preparedness and response approaches, ensuring alignment with national policies, donor frameworks, and global best practices.

• Provide technical guidance to strengthen EMCE and response activities at Points of Entry (PoE), including risk communication, community engagement, and coordination with surveillance and response actors.

• Maintain continuous technical exchange with government counterparts, field teams, and implementing partners, including health, animal health, border, and other relevant sectors.

• Work across internal subteams (surveillance, laboratory, data systems, workforce development, and coordination) to ensure synergy between detect and response.

• Provide technical input to the design, adaptation, and use of EMCE strategies, tools, SOPs, and materials for outbreak preparedness and response.

• Ensure effective project coordination and compliance with donor regulations, government requirements, and organizational policies related to preparedness and response activities.

• Coordinate and respond to technical assistance requests from EpiC Vietnam leadership, including rapid technical guidance during preparedness or response activations.

• Contribute to technical reporting, presentations, and briefings for donors, government stakeholders, and internal management related to EMCE, PoE, and response outcomes.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Experience and abilities for the position:

• A master's degree in social science, public health, or equivalent with minimum 8 years of experience in public health preparedness, outbreak response, risk communication, or community engagement within Global Health Security or infectious disease programs.

• Demonstrated expertise in ZD and/or EID preparedness and response, including integration of EMCE/RCCE approaches and/or coordination at Points of Entry.

• Proven experience providing technical assistance to government counterparts and coordinating across sectors in preparedness or emergency contexts.

• Strong ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between community engagement, surveillance, PoE, and response activities.

• Experience ensuring donor compliance, alignment with national response frameworks, and delivery against approved work plans.

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and epidemiological information into clear, evidence-based public health messaging for diverse audiences.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese.

• Ability to travel as necessary.

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