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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio surveillance expertise required
Afp case investigation experience
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role requires a master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in polio surveillance or public health management

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 provide technical support for active case searches, data quality improvement, and training of surveillance staff across high-risk areas including border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close coordination with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and GPEI partners to ensure actionable decision-making based on surveillance data.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role requires a master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in polio surveillance or public health management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience with animal health zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
  • Previous work in refugee or border settings
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 5 years of relevant surveillance experience
  • Demonstrated AFP surveillance experience
  • Prior polio eradication work in Ethiopia
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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