Job Title: GHS (Animal Health & Laboratory) Specialist

Organization: FHI 360
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 29 January 2026

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions. We work across health, education, nutrition, environment, and economic development to address complex challenges and strengthen systems for sustainable impact. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.

Position Overview

FHI 360 seeks an experienced GHS (Animal Health & Laboratory) Specialist to strengthen animal health infectious disease surveillance, detection, and laboratory systems in Ghana. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and hands-on support across animal health and laboratory domains, working closely with government institutions, laboratories, and partners to enhance national and regional capacity under the Global Health Security (GHS) agenda.

This position is based in Accra, and applicants must reside in Ghana. Expatriate allowances will not be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in animal health infectious disease surveillance, detection, and response

• Strengthen national and regional animal health and laboratory systems in alignment with GHS priorities

• Support laboratory capacity building, quality management systems, and biosafety practices

• Collaborate with government agencies, laboratories, NGOs, and private sector partners

• Support the design and implementation of surveillance protocols and diagnostic strategies

• Promote integration of animal health data into national surveillance systems

• Provide technical input for project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting

• Ensure compliance with international standards and national regulations

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, coordination meetings, and technical working groups

• Support capacity building through mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent (required)

• Master’s degree in Animal Health, Animal Science, Microbiology, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field

• Registration as a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technologist is preferred for Animal Health roles

• Specialization in Microbiology or Clinical Laboratory Medicine is preferred for Laboratory Specialist roles

• Project Management (PM) certification is an advantage

• Additional training or certification in laboratory quality management, biosafety, infectious disease diagnostics, or genomic surveillance is highly desirable

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in national or regional animal health infectious disease surveillance, detection, and laboratory systems strengthening

• Prior experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or private sector organizations

• Strong understanding of One Health and Global Health Security frameworks

• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nationality & Residency Requirement

• Open to Ghanaian nationals and individuals residing in Ghana

• No expatriate allowances will be provided

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A cover letter outlining relevant technical experience and suitability for the role

Applications must be submitted on or before 29 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted.