PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for its STRIDES Project in Peru, aimed at enhancing infectious disease detection and response systems. The role requires a subject matter expert to lead technical surveillance activities, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure the quality of service delivery
Job Summary
PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen infectious disease detection systems across human and animal health in Peru.
The role involves coordinating with ministries of health and international partners to implement epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigations.
Candidates must demonstrate expertise in One Health approaches while aligning activities with International Health Regulations and Joint External Evaluation results.
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PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for its STRIDES Project in Peru, aimed at enhancing infectious disease detection and response systems. The role requires a subject matter expert to lead technical surveillance activities, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure the quality of service delivery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Epidemiological principles application
Surveillance system design and management
Zoonotic disease outbreak investigation
One Health multisectoral collaboration
International Health Regulations compliance
Data analysis and situation reporting
Nice-to-have
DIHS2 tool development experience
US Government funded project background
Publications and manual development
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Experience with normative policy input
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
Minimum 5 years international experience in surveillance systems