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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio surveillance expertise
Active case search implementation
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role requires a strong background in public health and epidemiology, particularly in polio surveillance, and involves collaboration with various health institutions in Ethiopia

Job Summary

  • The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors.
  • Responsibilities include conducting desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to verify compliance with acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
  • The role requires building capacity for data analysis and reporting among surveillance staff to ensure routine use of data for timely public health decision-making.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role requires a strong background in public health and epidemiology, particularly in polio surveillance, and involves collaboration with various health institutions in Ethiopia.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise
  • Active case search implementation
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • AFP case investigation protocols
  • Data quality improvement initiatives
  • Training health workers on surveillance

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance systems
  • Prior experience working with Ethiopia's public health system
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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