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 experience
Active case search and afp investigation skills
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing surveillance and detection systems for infectious diseases. The consultant will focus on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, working closely with various health organizations

Job Summary

  • The consultant will provide technical support to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems under the STRIDES Project.
  • Responsibilities include conducting active case searches, supervising surveillance activities, and training staff on acute flaccid paralysis protocols.
  • The role requires deployment in high-risk areas such as border regions, refugee camps, and remote pastoralist communities to ensure timely public health action.

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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. The consultant will focus on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, working closely with various health organizations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance experience
  • Active case search and AFP investigation skills
  • Data quality improvement and analysis capabilities
  • Training and mentoring health workers in surveillance
  • Experience with Ethiopia's public health system

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic or local languages
  • Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital health tools
  • Prior work in border or remote pastoralist settings

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant surveillance experience
  • Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance and outbreak investigation
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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