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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in remote areas
PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems under the STRIDES Project

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 conduct active case searches, supervise surveillance activities, and provide technical training to staff in high-risk border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, regional bureaus, and global partners to ensure actionable decision-making through improved data analysis.

Matching Summary

PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems under the STRIDES Project.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Active case search in remote areas
  • Surveillance data quality improvement
  • Training health workers on reporting
  • Coordination with Ethiopian Ministry of Health

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience with animal health zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
  • Prior work with GPEI partners
  • Experience in refugee camp settings

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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