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

PATH

Ethiopia
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Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance systems knowledge
Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to support the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focusing on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in polio surveillance, and will work closely with government health institutions to improve data collection and reporting. **

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 improvements, and training of surveillance staff across high-risk areas including border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, regional bureaus, and international partners to ensure actionable public health decisions based on robust surveillance data.

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** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to support the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focusing on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in polio surveillance, and will work closely with government health institutions to improve data collection and reporting. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance systems knowledge
  • Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
  • Data quality improvement and analysis for decision making
  • Experience working with Ethiopian public health structures

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic or local languages
  • Experience in animal health and zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital health tools
  • Ability to work in remote and hard-to-reach settings
  • Prior experience with GPEI partners and USG-funded projects

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, medicine, nursing, or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressively relevant experience in polio surveillance or outbreak investigation
  • Demonstrated technical experience in AFP surveillance and case investigation
  • Practical 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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