Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor - Peru, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems, Epidemic Preparedness & Response

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Peru, Peru
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Epidemiological surveillance systems expertise
Outbreak investigation and control
Coordination with health ministries and partners
** PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for their STRIDES Project in Peru, aimed at enhancing surveillance and detection systems for infectious diseases. The role requires a Master's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in epidemiology or a related field, with responsibilities including technical support and coordination of surveillance activities. Proficiency in both English and Spanish, as well as a willingness to travel within Peru, is essential. **

Job Summary

  • PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity by developing and scaling innovative solutions to pressing health challenges.
  • The Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases in Peru across human and animal health sectors.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating with diverse organizations, supporting outbreak investigations, providing technical expertise, and ensuring quality delivery of surveillance activities.

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** PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for their STRIDES Project in Peru, aimed at enhancing surveillance and detection systems for infectious diseases. The role requires a Master's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in epidemiology or a related field, with responsibilities including technical support and coordination of surveillance activities. Proficiency in both English and Spanish, as well as a willingness to travel within Peru, is essential. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Epidemiological surveillance systems expertise
  • Outbreak investigation and control
  • Coordination with health ministries and partners
  • Technical surveillance policy development
  • One Health and zoonotic disease knowledge
  • Experience with US Government funded projects
  • Spanish and English proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in multisectoral collaborations
  • Ability to work under short deadlines
  • Experience with DIHS2 tool development
  • Experience in internal learning and development

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
  • Minimum 5 years international epidemiological surveillance experience
  • Experience with US Government funded projects
  • Legal authorization to work in Peru
  • English and Spanish proficiency
  • Willingness to travel within Peru up to 25%

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Peru

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