Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio surveillance expertise
Active case search experience
Event-based surveillance knowledge
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focused on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves collaboration with various health organizations to enhance active surveillance, data collection, and reporting for public health decision-making
Job Summary
PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors.
The consultant will conduct desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to ensure compliance with acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
This role requires building capacity for data analysis and reporting among surveillance staff to enable timely public health decision-making in high-risk areas.
Matching Summary
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focused on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves collaboration with various health organizations to enhance active surveillance, data collection, and reporting for public health decision-making.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Polio surveillance expertise
Active case search experience
Event-based surveillance knowledge
Indicator-based surveillance skills
AFP case investigation protocols
Data quality improvement initiatives
Training and mentoring health workers
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of Amharic language
Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
Ability to work in remote border settings
Strong analytical and visualization skills
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
5 years of relevant surveillance experience
Demonstrated AFP surveillance and case investigation experience
Prior work with Ethiopia's Federal Ministry of Health