Field Supervisor
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
FIELD SUPERVISOR IN THE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT
Position Overview
This role is essential for successful field activities. They will ensure that timelines are met, data collection are performed with high data quality, and communications between the various operational stakeholders are effective. The selected candidate will work closely with scientific, operational, and administrative teams to implement and supervise field surveys.
Recruitment conditions
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for one year (renewable).
- Start Date: June 16th, 2025.
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval.
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
- Full coverage under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for healthcare, occupational risks, and retirement.
- Annual bonuses for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben.
- Generous annual leave, with one additional day granted every three years of service.
- Multicultural and inclusive workplace with staff from 22 nationalities.
- Structured opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.
- At IPC
- Involve actively in preparations of field surveys.
- Receive trainings for field works.
- Involve actively in trainings of field team members.
- Prepare field logistics.
- Prepare budget for field preparation.
- Contribute to data management and data quality assurance process.
- In the field
- Supervise and manage field survey teams.
- Manage logistics.
- Manage and ensure the quality of biological samples.
- Manage and ensure efficient expenses of field budget.
- Provide progress reports of field activities.
- Identify challenges and propose suitable solutions.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols and ethical standards.
- Arrange communication and appointments for field operations.
- Serve as point of contact with local partners and relevant authorities.
- Represent the IPC teams at relevant meetings and events in the field.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, Management, or Administration, or a related field.
- Good experiences in field surveys, ideally related to health.
- Good experiences in supervising teams and managing field activities.
- Team spirit and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Good English language skills.
- Good computer literacy.
- Familiar with electronic data collection and management tools and systems.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate, and structured reports.
- Ability to perform budget management and financial planning for and in the field.
- Ability to work in contexts requiring frequent travel in provinces at village level, flexible working hours and community field conditions.
- Flexibility and willingness to work beyond normal hours when necessary.
- Ability to overcome field challenges (identification and troubleshooting).
- Professional integrity and strong ethical standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
