ExecutiveFull TimeEN
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title : Animal Health Advisor
Report To : STRIDES Project Director
Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all US states and territories.
FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1975, we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the country’s health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 Bangladesh delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health services—including HIV and nutrition, tuberculosis, global health security, and economic participation.
This position is contingent upon funding from the Department of State (DOS).
Project Description:
A disease can spread from any remote village to any major city on all continents in as little as 36 hours. Increased international travel and trade, population growth and movement, greater urbanization, and insufficient attention to existing weak health systems are key drivers for the emergence of infectious diseases. The U.S. government’s (USG) Global Health Security (GHS) program provides life-saving assistance to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats which pose risks for public health outbreaks that could cost lives. As part of the USG’s GHS program, the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity advances cross-sectoral efforts to successfully identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and instill confidence and trust in a country’s disease detection and surveillance structures and services. STRIDES aims to increase a country’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE) scores by supporting national governments to strengthen core capacities — including laboratory and surveillance systems strengthening and emergency response operations — thereby improving compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR) and overall global health security.
Position Summary:
The Advisor – Animal Health will provide high-level technical leadership to strengthen animal health systems as part of the STRIDES (Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems) project in Bangladesh. The position plays a critical role in advancing the country’s Global Health Security agenda by supporting the prevention, early detection, and effective response to zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases through a One Health approach.
The Advisor will contribute to the design and implementation of integrated animal health interventions aligned with STRIDES objectives, including strengthening national and subnational surveillance systems (event-based and indicator-based), enhancing laboratory detection capacity, and improving data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-based decision-making. The role will specifically support multisectoral coordination between animal health and public health institutions, including collaboration with government stakeholders such as the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MOFL), Department of Livestock Services (DLS), and One Health platforms.
The position will provide technical input to joint assessments, risk analyses, and system strengthening initiatives aimed at identifying gaps in zoonotic disease detection, laboratory functionality, biosafety and biosecurity, and surveillance systems. The Advisor will support the development and review of technical guidelines, SOPs, and national frameworks to improve coordinated preparedness and response to priority zoonotic diseases.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership and Advisory
2. Surveillance Systems Strengthening
3. Laboratory and Diagnostic Systems Support
4. One Health Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
5. Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management
6. Capacity Building
7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
8. Outbreak Preparedness and Response
9. Compliance and Quality Assurance
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Competencies
Travel Requirements
Typical Physical Demands:
● Typical office environment.
● Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
● Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
● Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Travel Requirements: 10% local and regional travel
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities
The expected hiring salary range for this role is BDT 3,900,000 - 5,000,000 annully for gross salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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