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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focused on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves technical support, collaboration with health authorities, and enhancing data collection and reporting processes to improve public health outcomes

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 to develop sustainable surveillance systems using event-based and indicator-based approaches in high-risk border and pastoralist areas.
  • Responsibilities include conducting active case searches, improving data quality, training health workers, and coordinating with government and partner entities for timely public health action.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focused on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves technical support, collaboration with health authorities, and enhancing data collection and reporting processes to improve public health outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
  • Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
  • Data quality improvement and analysis for decision making
  • Training and mentoring of surveillance focal persons
  • Coordination with Federal Ministry of Health and GPEI partners

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic or local languages
  • Experience in animal health and zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital health systems
  • Prior experience in refugee or IDP settings
  • Ability to work independently in complex environments

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 active case search
  • Practical experience working with Ethiopia's public health system structures
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia required

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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