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Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Health Economist Consultant – Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention Costing Evaluation

Position Overview:
Health Security Partners (HSP) is supporting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Global Action in Healthcare, Antimicrobial Resistance (GAIHN-AR) initiative to detect, prevent, and respond to emerging antimicrobial resistant (AMR) threats worldwide. GAIHN-AR is a CDC-led global network that strengthens infection prevention and control, communication, and laboratory capacity to address emerging and endemic AMR threats in healthcare settings.

To support sustainability and inform government decision-making, HSP seeks a Health Economist Consultant to design the approach and support the implementation of a costing evaluation of the GAIHN-AR program in South America, beginning in Chile with potential expansion to Argentina. The consultant will work closely with HSP, CDC, the Chilean Ministry of Health (MOH), and the Instituto de Salud Pública (ISP) to develop a costing approach and protocol, guide data collection and analysis, and produce and disseminate actionable findings that assess the cost and value of GAIHN-AR implementation. If time and resources allow, the consultant will also conduct a cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness analysis of the GAIHN-AR initiative.

Objective of the Assignment:
The primary objective of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive costing analysis—and, if data and time permit, a cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness evaluation—of the GAIHN-AR program in collaboration with national and institutional partners. The consultant will develop the costing methodology and tools, guide data collection processes, and produce analytical outputs to inform program sustainability and future investment decisions.

The position involves:

Framework Development and Planning
- Design a costing framework and data collection plan tailored to the GAIHN-AR program and relevant institutional stakeholders.
- Identify relevant costs associated with program implementation, maintenance and expansion across the MOH, national laboratories, and participating hospitals.
- Ensure the approach captures both direct and indirect costs and aligns with international health economics best practices.
Data Collection Coordination and Oversight
- Support training of ISP and MOH personnel in standardized costing data collection methods.
- Provide technical guidance to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and comparability across institutions.
- Liaise with CDC and HSP to harmonize data collection with ongoing program evaluations.
Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze cost data and, where possible, cost-benefit data and/or estimate cost-effectiveness of key program components.
- Prepare technical reports, data visualizations, and policy briefs tailored for government and donor audiences.
- Present findings to CDC, HSP, and country partners to inform decision-making and sustainability strategies.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Services Research, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Proven experience conducting health program costing and cost-effectiveness analyses, preferably in LMIC contexts.
- Demonstrated experience working with Ministries of Health or international health programs.
- Familiarity with AMR, IPC, or health systems strengthening initiatives strongly preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in health economic modeling and use of cost analysis tools (e.g., Excel-based costing templates, Stata, R).
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government and institutional partners.
- Fluency in Spanish and professional proficiency in English required.

Reporting and Supervision:

The consultant will report directly to HSP and will work closely with the U.S. CDC and other relevant stakeholders. Coordination meetings with HSP or CDC staff in U.S. and Chile/Argentina time zones will be required.

Compensation and Timeline: Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Length of contract is dependent on a jointly developed deliverable timeline and will conclude by September 30, 2026.

Location:
This is a part-time, remote contract position funded by an external grant, with potential travel to Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina required.

How to Apply: To apply, send your CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Cecelia Madsen (cecelia@healthsecuritypartners.org). Place “Health Economist Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Data Analytics Consultant

Office: Epidemiology Bureau - Public Health Surveillance Division (EB - PHSD)

Duration: Nine (9) months

Start Date: By January 5, 2026

Location: Full-time in-person at the DOH Central Office, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Occasional travel required.

Position Description:

Health Security Partners (HSP), in a collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is seeking a qualified statistician or epidemiologist with expertise in R programming and epidemiological methods to support the transition of surveillance data management and analysis to R.

This role supports the initiative of the Philippine Department of Health, Epidemiology Bureau-Public Health Surveillance Division (EB-PHSD) to develop quality, efficient, and reproducible R-based data management, analysis, and automated surveillance report generation at the central and regional levels. This includes the development of standardized data management, analysis, and report generation processes, script templates, and training packages for the central and regional surveillance staff, as well as Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) fellows.

Since this is full-time, in-person post, the consultant should reside in the National Capital Region or nearby regions that allow for full-time, in-person reporting at the DOH Central Office, Sta Cruz, Manila. Occasional in-country travel will be required to conduct workshop(s). Travel expenses will be covered in accordance with DOH and grant policies.

Organization:

Health Security Partners (HSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building local capacity to improve health security worldwide. We develop and deliver programs to resource-constrained areas that advance individuals' and institutions' capacity and societies' ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

Responsibilities:

The HSP consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. Public Health Surveillance:

- Assess and document central and regional data management and analytic needs to inform the development of standard script templates and training materials.
- Finalize the standard disease-specific script templates for data management and analysis, including the conduct workshops to finalize templates as needed.
- Develop a training package which integrates prior activities and initiatives on basic R training with the standard disease-specific script templates.
- Conduct workshops to roll-out the training package for central and regional surveillance staff.
- Provide post-workshop support such as coaching and mentoring (online or in-person) to assist central and regional surveillance staff in the transition of their workflows into R.

2. Field Epidemiology Training Program:

- Assess and document FETP needs to inform the development of training materials.
- Develop a training package for epidemiological research using R, specifically for surveys, cohort, and case-control studies.
- Conduct a workshop for at least 1 FETP cohort.
- Provide post-workshop support such as coaching and mentoring (online or in-person) for FETP fellows.

3. Final Documentation and Handover:

- Compile a report summarizing:
  - Key improvements
  - Finalized script templates and training packages
  - Translation of script templates to work instructions or standard operating procedures
  - Recommendations for long-term sustainability

4. Communication and Coordination

- Submit weekly activity reports to EB-PHSD, HSP, and US CDC.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts at US CDC and integrate inputs.
- Meet monthly with HSP and US CDC to discuss activity progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related fields;
- Master’s degree/units on the abovementioned fields is preferred;
- At least two (2) years of work experience in data management, analysis, and visualization using R, RStudio, and RMarkdown/Quarto;
- Applied knowledge of epidemiological methods such as cohort and case-control studies;
- Prior experience in training, mentoring, or instructional design for data-related topics is an advantage;
- Prior experience in DOH or similar settings in public health surveillance preferred.
Soft skills:
- Must be able to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision;
- Must be willing and able to work in multidisciplinary teams;
- Must be able to think critically and to demonstrate keen attention to detail; and
- Must have effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send your CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org) and Dr. Ian Gonzales (icagonzales@doh.gov.ph). Place “Data Analytics Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status.

Recruitment Notice

Position Title: 7-1-7 Surveillance Consultant

Office: Epidemiology Bureau - Public Health Surveillance Division (EB - PHSD)

Duration: Ten (10) months

Start Date: By December 1, 2025 if possible, by January 5 at the latest

Location: Full-time in-person at the DOH Central Office, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Occasional travel required.

Position Description: Health Security Partners (HSP) is seeking a Technical Consultant who will work with HSP, the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Philippines Office, US CDC headquarters, and the Republic of the Philippines Department of Health (DOH), and other agencies to strengthen outbreak detection. The consultant will work closely with the Public Health Surveillance Division to integrate routine use of 7-1-7 timeliness metrics and bottleneck analyses as part of early action reviews. The consultant will support procedure and guideline development, serve as a trainer, analyze 7-1-7 results, and coordinate review meetings to evaluate performance against the target and identify actionable root causes. The consultant will support DOH in cross sectoral engagement to pilot 7-1-7 for outbreaks requiring timely cross-sectoral detection, notification and response. HSP is seeking a professional with a background in epidemiology or related public health field. All applicants MUST currently reside in the Metro Manila, Philippines and be willing to travel domestically for training events.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Organization

Responsibilities

All work will be done in collaboration with HSP, CDC, and the Philippines DOH.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide strategic and technical guidance to the DOH, DA, and DENR and regional governmental health entities in adopting and applying the 7-1-7 framework across relevant surveillance and response systems.
Conduct stakeholder consultations, system assessments, and capability mapping in alignment with early action reviews and 7-1-7 benchmarks.
Assist in the development and/or refinement and standardization of tools, protocols, and performance indicators to monitor timeliness metrics and conduct bottleneck analyses to inform actions.
Facilitate capacity-building initiatives and workshops for central and regional surveillance staff and partner agencies on timeliness analysis, including logistics.
Support the integration of 7-1-7 metrics into national health security frameworks, emergency preparedness plans, and routine monitoring systems.
Coordinate regular health event and outbreak review meetings to review 7-1-7 performance and common bottlenecks, track progress of action plans.
Update event-based surveillance standard definitions and the manual of procedure (MOP).
Lead analysis of 7-1-7 data and summarize results for single and multiple events. At least 50% of priority events should be reviewed and documented.
Support regional epidemiology and surveillance units to document and analyze timeliness metrics to inform program and budget planning.
Support national and regional health offices to initiate monitoring and evaluation indicators for 7-1-7 and use the results to inform program and budget planning.
Attend regular virtual meetings and prepare meeting minutes and progress updates for stakeholders.
Coordinate all activities closely with the US CDC and Health Security Partners.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in public health surveillance, outbreak response, and/or epidemic preparedness.
Working knowledge of the 7-1-7 methodology.
Working knowledge of the Philippine’s disease surveillance systems and outbreak response.
Demonstrated experience conducting data analysis and presentation. Applied knowledge of R, RStudio, and RMarkdown/Quarto is an advantage.
Prior experience in training, mentoring, or instructional design for surveillance-related topics is an advantage
Experience working with international donor agencies and knowledgeable of their regulations.
Level IV full professional proficiency in English (speaking/reading/writing) is required.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change.
Must be self-motivated, capable of completing tasks without constant supervision. Also, must be capable of working diplomatically within a team which has members located across the world.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send your CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org). Place “7-1-7 Surveillance Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status.

Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Data Analytics and Visualization Consultant

Office: Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB)

Duration: Three (3) months

Position Description

Health Security Partners is seeking a highly skilled Data Analytics and Visualization Consultant with a strong background in core programming languages (such as R), dashboarding and visualization, and mapping and GIS tools to support the Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) of the Philippine Department of Health (DOH). As the lead agency for health emergency and disaster response, HEMB is mandated to ensure uninterrupted health service delivery and avert preventable morbidities and mortalities during emergencies and disasters. This role is crucial in assisting HEMB in fulfilling this mandate by enhancing its data systems, analytical capabilities, and information management framework.

The consultant will be instrumental in improving the efficiency and quality of HEMB's data management, analysis, and reporting, with a specific focus on disaster-related health data. This includes standardizing data cleaning and analysis scripts, reviewing existing reporting tools and templates, and developing dynamic, interactive dashboards for real-time situational awareness. The consultant will also play a key role in identifying and addressing mapping gaps, interoperability and system efficiency and will contribute to the design and development of an improved information management system. The ultimate goal is to ensure that HEMB's data-driven decision-making is more timely and efficient, reproducible, and effective in responding to public health threats and disasters. The consultants should be well-versed in tools and languages that support real-time or near real-time data analysis, geographic/spatial visualization, use clear, accessible interfaces for non-technical stakeholders, develop and advise on data sources and integration.

All applicants MUST currently reside in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Review and Assessment of Existing Systems:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of HEMB's current data sets, including both notifiable disease surveillance data and disaster-specific health data (e.g., from the Surveillance for Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters or SPEED system).
- Assess existing data reporting tools and templates to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for automation and improvement.
- Evaluate current scripts (R, SQL, Python) used for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis, identifying inefficiencies and inconsistencies.
- Review and identify gaps in current mapping capabilities and geospatial data sets used for disaster response.
Development of Standardized Scripts and Data Visualization Tools:
- Design and implement modular, well-documented R scripts to standardize data management and analytics workflows for both routine surveillance and disaster-related health data.
- Create and optimize R scripts for automated report generation using R Markdown or Quarto, ensuring reproducibility and consistency across various reports.
- Develop and implement dynamic dashboards and interactive visualizations using tools like Shiny or Flexdashboard (or other dashboard and visualization tools) to provide HEMB leadership with real-time, actionable insights into health emergency situations.
- Ensure all developed tools and scripts comply with open science principles and support efficient data processing pipelines, including mapping and geospatial analysis for disaster data.
Information Management System Development:
- Collaborate with HEMB staff to help develop the functional and technical requirements for a new, centralized Information Management System (IMS).
- Provide technical recommendations and support for the design and architecture of the IMS, focusing on data flow, security, and scalability.
- Contribute to the development of a data governance framework to ensure data integrity, quality, and accessibility within the new system.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer:
- Conduct hands-on training sessions and develop user-friendly guides on the standardized R scripts, automated reports, and dashboard functionality.
- Provide one-on-one mentorship to HEMB staff, guiding them in the transition to and optimization of their analytical scripts in R and use of dashboard and visualization tools.
- Offer recommendations and guidance on implementing version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) to promote collaboration and code integrity among the HEMB team.
Final Documentation and Handover:
- Compile a final report that summarizes all key improvements, guidelines, and recommended best practices for HEMB's data management and visualization systems.
- Ensure all developed scripts, dashboard code, and training materials are thoroughly documented as work instructions or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sustainability.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to produce the following:

An assessment report detailing the review of HEMB's existing data systems, including identified gaps in data, reporting tools, and mapping capabilities.
Standardized and optimized R scripts for routine and disaster-related health data analysis, with comprehensive documentation.
Interactive dashboards and visualization tools for key disaster and health emergency indicators.
A report on the proposed architecture and functional requirements for the new HEMB Information Management System.
A comprehensive final report summarizing key findings, improvements, and recommendations.
Documentation of all developed scripts and dashboards as SOPs.
Conduct at least one hands-on workshop and regular mentoring sessions for HEMB staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master's degree or graduate units in these fields is a strong advantage.
At least two (2) years of work experience in data management, statistical modeling, and visualization, with a focus on R, RStudio, and RMarkdown/Quarto, visualization and dashboard tools, mapping and GIS tools and have experience in data source integration methods (APIs, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in R programming, use of visualization and dashboard tools, mapping and GIS tools for epidemiological and disaster-related data analysis.
Experience in geospatial data analysis and developing interactive maps.
Experience in creating interactive dashboards using tools such as Shiny or other R-based visualization libraries.

Soft Skills:

Must be able to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be a critical thinker with keen attention to detail.
Must be willing and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Must have effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org) and Dr. Bernadette Velasco (bpvelasco@doh.gov.ph). Please use “Data Analytics Consultant: YOUR NAME” as the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified.