The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries
Job Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Responsibilities include leading the development, coordination, and implementation of epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations.
The role requires providing expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance, and serving as the regional lead for technical implementation.
Matching Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
infectious disease surveillance
epidemiological principles and methods
surveillance systems design and implementation
outbreak investigation and control
DHIS2 use and tool development
Nice-to-have
cross-country collaboration
multisectoral collaborations
animal health expertise
USG-funded projects management
Key Requirements
Master's degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
At least 5 years of international experience
At least 3 years of experience managing or providing technical leadership on large USG-funded projects
Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control across AMEE
Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects