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 high-risk areas
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing surveillance and detection systems for infectious diseases, particularly polio. The role requires substantial technical expertise in public health surveillance and experience working within Ethiopia's health system

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, verify surveillance activities, and provide technical training to staff in border, pastoralist, and remote areas.
  • This role requires close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, regional bureaus, and global partners to ensure actionable decision-making through improved data use.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing surveillance and detection systems for infectious diseases, particularly polio. The role requires substantial technical expertise in public health surveillance and experience working within Ethiopia's health system.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Active case search in high-risk areas
  • Data quality improvement and analysis
  • Training and mentoring health workers
  • Coordination with Ethiopian Ministry of Health

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 5+ years experience in polio/vaccine-preventable disease surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance and case investigation
  • Practical experience working within 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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