Project Description
STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES)
is the United States Government’s flagship project for global health security. It aims to strengthen countries’ capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. STRIDES is a general mechanism, a contract with a five-year (2024–2029) period of performance, led by FHI 360 as the prime, with core partners such as Black & Veatch focusing on biosecurity and biosafety and PATH on surveillance activities.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC)
is an eight-year (2019–2027) global health initiative project funded by President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Government (USG). EpiC has a global presence and extensive breadth and depth of technical experience. In FY26, EpiC’s scope in Colombia will expand to include Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH).

*Job Summary:*
The
Project Manager




for the EPIC and STRIDES projects in Colombia will serve as the primary support to the Project Director, providing leadership across both technical implementation and operational management. This role will be responsible for coordinating project planning, overseeing implementation against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements, and ensuring effective collaboration among HQ, technical teams, country office staff and stakeholders.

S/he will act as a key liaison between technical and operational teams, ensuring that implementation activities are aligned with project goals and donor expectations. The role will also support business continuity, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and team development,

*Accountabilities:*
- Support the day-to-day management and coordination of EPIC and STRIDES project activities to ensure achievement of technical, operational, financial, and contractual objectives.
- Oversee project planning, imp

📌 Project Manager (Colombia)
🏢 FHI 360
📍 Colombia