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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing infectious disease surveillance systems. The role requires expertise in polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, as well as collaboration with various health institutions and stakeholders

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 desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to improve compliance with standard AFP surveillance procedures.
  • This role requires building capacity among surveillance staff through training, mentoring, and developing actionable data reports for timely public health action.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing infectious disease surveillance systems. The role requires expertise in polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, as well as collaboration with various health institutions and stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
  • Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
  • Experience with Ethiopia's public health system structures
  • Data quality improvement and analysis for decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic or local languages
  • Experience in animal health and zoonotic disease collaboration
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital health information systems
  • Prior work in border, pastoralist, or refugee settings

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, medicine, nursing, or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressively relevant experience in polio or VPD surveillance
  • Demonstrated technical experience in AFP surveillance and case investigation
  • Practical experience working with Ethiopia's Federal Ministry of Health and EPHI
  • Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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