Strengthening the capabilities of health surveillance in Jordan with the aim of applying measures to prevent and control communicable diseases and epidemics.
Continues monitoring of epidemics, communicable diseases and environmental health threats at the local, regional and global levels in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
Leading health efforts for preventing and combating epidemics, communicable diseases and disabilities resulting from them in accordance with international standards and recommendations of international health bodies, including the World Health Organization.
Study the characteristics, nature and causes of communicable diseases that fall within the scope of the Directorate's competence.
Develop plans and programs to combat and contain communicable diseases that fall within the scope of the Directorate's competence.
Submit proposals and conducting scientific research and studies including those related to zoonotic diseases and cooperating with local and international bodies and organizations.
Oversee the development and implementation of antimicrobial resistance strategies and coordinate the monitoring and linkage initiatives with scientific initiatives.
Detect, assess and respond to new and emerging health threats.
Promote healthy behaviors, communities, a safe environment.
Participate in the development of national health policies and strategies.
Provide technical support, diagnostic and reference services, and scientific advice to individuals, society and health institutions within the services provided by the center.
Monitor, analyze and archive data and statistics from National Register of Communicable Diseases and ensure the quality of data.
Linking with hospitals and health clinics to identify cases of diseases that fall within the scope of the directorate's competence in cooperation with the Information Technology Department.
Study human and animal influenza viruses including genetic sequencing to better understand the characteristics of these viruses.
Prioritize diseases to be studied (in terms of the likelihood of transmission from animals to humans, the seriousness of the disease, etc.).
Study and assess the risks posed by influenza viruses that are currently circulating in animals if they become transmitted to humans to form a potential pandemic.
Establish cooperating with international and local specialized expertise, bodies and organizations and participating in activities, programs, seminars and conferences in the field of work of the Directorate.
Follow up and support the improvement of vaccination coverage levels in the Kingdom and provide trainings and awareness in this regard.
Conducting studies and research to find vaccines for emerging communicable diseases.
Continuous communication with international expertise in the field of work of the Directorate, and participation in activities, programs, seminars and conferences related to the work of the Directorate.
Preparing, training and developing the expertise of workers in health monitoring systems in the relevant authorities as much as possible.
Collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and spread of diseases in the surrounding environment in order to plan and implement health programs, identify needs and priorities, take the necessary actions in a timely manner and disseminate the results and outputs to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Coordinate with departments, ministries and concerned authorities to implement health programs and policies related to epidemics, communicable diseases and environmental health threats in the Kingdom.
Monitor and evaluate health surveillance programs, assess efficiency in achieving the desired goals, and work to develop and update them in accordance with local and international guidelines