Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio surveillance expertise
Event-based surveillance experience
Indicator-based surveillance knowledge
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for their STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role demands a highly qualified individual with significant experience in public health surveillance and strong technical expertise, particularly within Ethiopia's healthcare framework

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems under the STRIDES Project.
  • The consultant will provide technical support for active case searches, data quality improvement, and training in high-risk areas including border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close coordination with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and GPEI partners to ensure actionable decision-making.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for their STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role demands a highly qualified individual with significant experience in public health surveillance and strong technical expertise, particularly within Ethiopia's healthcare framework.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise
  • Event-based surveillance experience
  • Indicator-based surveillance knowledge
  • Active case search capabilities
  • Data quality improvement skills
  • AFP surveillance procedures
  • Ethiopia public health system experience

Nice-to-have

  • Amharic language proficiency
  • Animal health background
  • Zoonotic disease collaboration
  • Digital health tools familiarity
  • Remote area deployment willingness
  • Training facilitation experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
  • 5 years relevant experience in polio surveillance
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia
  • Experience with AFP surveillance and case investigation
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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