Background: 

The Surveillance Officer will work closely with divisional and national public health teams to strengthen BBVSTI surveillance systems. The officer will support data collection from sentinel sites, national case reporting, assist with data quality assurance, and contribute to reporting and dissemination of surveillance findings. The role will also involve capacity building and stakeholder engagement to improve surveillance practices.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s qualification in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated interest in public health surveillance and infectious disease control.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with data collection and management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry platforms.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Salary: FJD17,000 - 25,000 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.