Call For senior-level scientific and technical consultants to support Global Health Security Initiatives
URC · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Consult on global health security initiatives.
- Strengthen disease outbreak prevention capabilities.
- Provide expertise in epidemiology, diagnostics, and public health.
- Offer mentorship, training, and assessments.
- Work virtually or in-person globally.
About the role
Senior Scientific and Technical Consultants - Global Health Security Initiatives
URC is expanding our roster of senior-level scientific and technical consultants to support global health security initiatives.
We are seeking experts to provide scientific and technical services to strengthen the capabilities of partner nations and the international community to prevent, detect, and prepare for disease outbreaks through mentorship, training, and assessment activities.
Areas of Expertise:
- Epidemiology and outbreak preparedness
- Laboratory diagnostics and microbiology
- Biosafety and biosecurity
- Veterinary and human medicine
- Molecular biology and public health systems
- Monitoring, evaluation, and technical assessments
Consultants may contribute to technical reports, capacity-building efforts, and specialized advisory support—virtually or in-person, including potential international assignments.
If you are an experienced SME interested in supporting critical biosurveillance and global health security work, we’d love to connect.
Key skills/competency:
- Epidemiology
- Outbreak Preparedness
- Laboratory Diagnostics
- Biosafety
- Biosecurity
- Public Health Systems
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Technical Assessments
- Global Health Security
- Scientific Consulting
Skills & topics
- Senior Scientific Consultant
- Technical Consultant
- Global Health Security
- Epidemiology
- Outbreak Preparedness
- Public Health
- Biosurveillance
- URC
- Health Initiatives
- Consulting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight senior-level scientific and technical experience relevant to global health security and outbreak preparedness.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize specific areas like epidemiology, diagnostics, or public health systems in your application.
- Network strategically: Connect with URC professionals on LinkedIn to learn more about their work and express interest.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in mentorship, training, and technical assessments for disease outbreaks.
Technical preparation
Deepen knowledge in epidemiology and outbreak investigation.,Review best practices in diagnostics and biosafety.,Familiarize with public health system strengthening.,Practice technical assessment methodologies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex health security challenge you addressed.,How do you mentor diverse international teams effectively?,Share an experience in capacity building for health systems.,How do you handle sensitive biosecurity information?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific expertise is URC seeking for senior consultants in Global Health Security?
- URC is seeking senior-level scientific and technical consultants with expertise in areas such as epidemiology, outbreak preparedness, laboratory diagnostics, microbiology, biosafety, biosecurity, veterinary and human medicine, molecular biology, public health systems, and monitoring, evaluation, and technical assessments for global health security initiatives.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Scientific and Technical Consultant at URC?
- The primary responsibilities include providing scientific and technical services to strengthen partner nations' capabilities in preventing, detecting, and preparing for disease outbreaks. This involves mentorship, training, assessments, contributing to technical reports, capacity-building, and offering specialized advisory support.
- Does this Senior Consultant role involve international travel?
- Yes, consultants may contribute to activities both virtually or in-person, including potential international assignments. This indicates that international travel might be a component of the role, depending on project needs.
- What is the application process for senior-level consultants at URC?
- URC is expanding their roster of consultants. Interested senior-level scientific and technical experts are encouraged to connect with URC to express their interest in supporting global health security initiatives.
- What kind of experience is needed for the Senior Scientific and Technical Consultant role at URC?
- URC is looking for experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are interested in supporting critical biosurveillance and global health security work. This implies a need for significant professional experience in the relevant scientific and technical fields.