Full time

Technical Advisor Polio

Posted by FHI 360 • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

📍 Kampala, Central Region 🕒 March 01, 2026

About the Role

The Technical AdvisorI(TAI),Poliowillprovide strategic and technical leadership for theSTRengtheningInfectious DiseaseDEtectionSystems (STRIDES) Activity with respect to polio eradication-related surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and case detection. The Advisor ensures alignment of STRIDES polio activities with global guidance, national policies,Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)norms, and donor regulations, while delivering high-quality technicalassistanceacross participating countries.S/He willprovidetechnical oversight of in-country implementation, working closely with regional and country teams to ensure fidelity to STRIDES’ technical approaches, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and adapt interventions to evolving epidemiologic and operational contexts.TheTA, Poliowillplay a central role insupportingcapacity strengthening, mentoring, and technical assistanceto thecountrylevelteams, local partners, and government counterparts across polio surveillance, biosaf...

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