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Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Contracts Expert, Data Sharing Agreements

Position Overview:
Health Security Partners (HSP) is supporting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) One Health office in their effort to enhance the world’s global capacity to respond to zoonotic diseases. A primary objective of this initiative has been to develop a One Health Rapid Response Team (OHRRT) global framework to facilitate coordinated, multi-sectoral responses to zoonotic disease outbreaks, integrating human, animal and environmental health sectors. The establishment of such teams is crucial for improving outbreak detection response times and overall public health security. By fostering collaboration among various health sectors, this initiative has aimed to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities, ensuring a more effective and unified approach to managing potential outbreaks. An important component of the OHRRT global framework is data sharing. Data sharing among One Health sectors improves early detection and surveillance, allowing for faster response times, coordinated action, resource optimization, evidence-based decision making, and trust and relationship building. HSP seeks a contracts expert who will develop a data sharing agreement template for incorporation into the OHRRT global framework resource toolkit. The data sharing agreement template should address compliance, privacy, security, and accountability when sharing data across One Health sectors, and should be adaptable across multiple countries and contexts.

HSP is a nonprofit international development organization that is dedicated to building local capacity to improve health security around the world.

Objective of the Assignment:

The primary objective of this assignment is to develop a standardized template for data sharing in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) that will facilitate data and information sharing across various sectors during One Health event emergency responses. The consultant will be responsible for researching, drafting, and finalizing a legal document that enables seamless and secure collaboration among diverse One Health sectors (e.g., human health, animal health, environmental health, and other relevant sectors). The position involves:

Research and Assessment:
- Conduct an in-depth review of current data-sharing protocols and agreements within One Health sectors.
- Identify relevant legal, ethical, and data privacy considerations impacting data and information sharing across sectors.
- Analyze existing MOUs/MoAs from governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations to ensure best practices are incorporated into the draft.
Development of Template:
- Draft a flexible, standardized MOU/MoA template for data sharing that is applicable across different sectors (human health, animal health, environmental health, etc.).
- Ensure that the template addresses data ownership, security, confidentiality, data use limitations, data retention, and other key considerations.
- Collaborate with HSP and the U.S. CDC’s One Health office to outline specific roles and responsibilities for stakeholders involved in data sharing during a rapid response scenario.
Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
- Ensure the draft template considers compliance with national and international laws, data protection regulations, and ethical standards regarding data sharing, such as entities like the GDPR or HIPAA where applicable.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to data breaches, unauthorized access, or misuse of shared information.
- Ensure compliance and mitigation in collaboration with U.S. CDC’s clearance team before completing the deliverable.
Finalization and Recommendations:
- Revise and finalize the MOU/MoA template based on feedback received from stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations for effective implementation and use of the template by One Health Rapid Response Teams in real-world scenarios.

Required Qualifications:

Education: A master’s degree in International Relations, Law, Business Administration, Public Health, or other related area with experience in data privacy law, international law, or health law.
Experience:
- Proven experience drafting MOUs/MoAs, contracts, or other legal agreements in the context of cross-sector collaboration.
- Experience working with legal frameworks that facilitate transfer of data, especially health related data. Familiarity with national/regional laws that govern the sharing of sensitive health data.
- Familiarity with the One Health framework or interdisciplinary collaboration in health, animal, and environmental sectors is preferred.
- Experience in legal aspects of data sharing in emergency response contexts, would be highly beneficial.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex legal information into clear and actionable documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, and best practices for cross-sector data sharing.
- Knowledge of the International Health Regulations and other global health frameworks strongly preferred.

Reporting and Supervision:

The consultant will report directly to HSP work closely with the U.S. CDC One Health office, and other relevant stakeholders.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. The length of this contract is dependent on a jointly developed deliverable timeline but will not exceed five months; it will begin the date of hire and end September 30, 2025.

To apply, send your CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Kate Taylor (kate@healthsecuritypartners.org), and Ms Cecelia Madsen (cecelia@healthsecuritypartners.org). Place “Contracts Advisor: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status. Deadline for applying: 09 May 2025.

Recruitment Notice

Job title: FMTP Consultant

Office: Applied Epidemiology Health Management Division of Epidemiology Bureau, Epidemiology Buruea-Department of Health

Duration: Four (4) Months

Position Description: Health Security Partners is seeking a consultant to work with the Department of Health (DOH) – Republic of the Philippines, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to 1) revise and finalize the Field Management Training Program (FMTP) Manual of Procedure (MOP), 2) enhance training materials, 3) build a cohort of resource persons and mentors through training events, and 4) develop strategies to improve and strengthen the impact of FMTP as a capacity building tool. This engagement is part of the US CDC’s and DOH’s continuing efforts to enhance the capacity of health leaders and managers in delivering effective, responsive, and evidence-based public health services across all levels of the health system. This is a part-time or full-time opportunity from May – September 2025, with possible extension based on continued funding. All applicants MUST currently reside in Metro Manila, Philippines and be able to report to meetings at the DOH Central Office, Sta Cruz, Manila.

Background:

The Field Management Training Program (FMTP) of the Epidemiology Bureau of the Department of Health (EB-DOH) started in 1998 and was built on the already established Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) network. The curriculum was developed together with the Sustainable Management Development Program (SMDP) of US - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A year after, the training for the first batch was conducted with the faculty from SMDP.

FMTP is an applied, field-based action-oriented management course designed to equip health government staff with practical management skills needed to develop and lead competent work teams and empower them to effectively carry out the core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance. It is a modular training course. The use of epidemiologic data, tools and techniques on Process Improvement and Health Program Planning enabled the participants to improve processes in their respective health facilities and develop Health Program Plans. The FMTP projects provided compelling evidence that managers used the skills acquired from the program to solve significant managerial problems.

This year, FMTP activities included the conduct of workshops to revise the Manual of Procedure, enhance training materials, and train trainers and mentors. These efforts will align with the Universal Health Care, the 8-point agenda, and recommendations from the external assessment, aiming to further improve the quality of applied management health training for health personnel. To successfully execute these activities, we seek to engage a competent and experienced Consultant.

Key Responsibilities: All activities will be conducted in coordination with Applied Epidemiology Health Management Division of Epidemiology Bureau-Department of Health, US CDC, and HSP.

Revision of the FMTP Manual of Procedures (MOP) in alignment with the Universal Health Care, the 8-point agenda, and recommendations from the external assessment.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing FMTP curriculum materials, training modules, and learning objectives.
- Analyze the findings and recommendations of the 2024 FMTP evaluation report and identify areas for revision and enhancement.
- Facilitate consultations with DOH program managers, field implementers, training centers, and other key stakeholders to validate proposed curriculum improvements.
- Lead revision of MOP using input from consultative meetings.
- Presentation and submission of deliverables/outputs.
Enhancement of Training Materials
- Update or redesign curriculum structure, module content, assessment tools, and training delivery strategies.
- Produce a comprehensive updated FMTP curriculum package, including facilitators manual, participant workbook, presentation materials, and assessment tools.
- Presentation and submission of deliverables/outputs
Training of trainers and mentors
- Create a comprehensive learning design focused on enhancing training of trainers in presentation skills and mentoring of mentors, ensuring it aligns with the specific needs of the FMTP resource persons and mentors.
- Develop presentations and other visual aids that effectively cover the topics to be discussed and articulated during the training sessions.
- Serve as a Facilitator/Resource Experts for pilots of training of trainers and mentors.
- Presentation and submission of deliverables/outputs.
Develop strategies to improve and strengthen the impact of FMTP in capacity building/ development on performance management for efficient, effective and equitable service delivery in alignment with the Universal Health Care, the 8-point agenda, and recommendations from the external assessment.
- Presentation and submission of deliverables/outputs.
Participate in consultative meetings with DOH-EB and US CDC to discuss and finalize the training methodologies, program flow, and logistical requirements.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Public Health Management, Business Management, Health Education, Epidemiology, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in organization development for public health management or health-related institutions. Preference for individuals with experience in field management for public health in the Philippines.
Experience in process improvement, health programming, curriculum development, and/or instructional design in the public health sector.
Strong understanding of Philippine health systems and decentralized health governance.
Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, academic/training institutions, or international development partners.
Fluency in English with excellent communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing 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) of Health Security Partners and Ms. Nancy Dabu (nsdabu@doh.gov.ph) of EB-AEHMD. Place “FMTP Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status.