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 its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening infectious disease detection systems. The role focuses on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance in high-risk areas, requiring a candidate with extensive public health expertise and relevant experience in Ethiopia

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 desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to ensure compliance with acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
  • Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience in public health emergency management and demonstrated technical proficiency in AFP surveillance.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening infectious disease detection systems. The role focuses on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance in high-risk areas, requiring a candidate with extensive public health expertise and relevant experience in Ethiopia.

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

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
  • Prior work in refugee or border settings
  • Multisectoral collaboration experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
  • 5+ years experience in polio surveillance
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia
  • Experience with Ethiopian public health system
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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