Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Ethiopia
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Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in high-risk areas
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, responsible for strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in surveillance, data analysis, and collaboration with health authorities.
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Job Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's surveillance systems for polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases under the STRIDES Project.
The role involves conducting active case searches, supervising surveillance activities, and providing technical training to staff in high-risk border and remote areas.
Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least five years of experience in public health emergency management or surveillance system strengthening.
Matching Summary
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, responsible for strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in surveillance, data analysis, and collaboration with health authorities.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in high-risk areas
Data quality improvement and analysis
Training and mentoring health workers
Coordination with government health structures
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of Amharic language
Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
Prior work with GPEI partners
Experience in refugee or IDP settings
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
5+ years experience in polio surveillance
Demonstrated AFP surveillance and case investigation skills