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

PATH

Ethiopia
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Polio surveillance expertise
Active case search experience
Event-based surveillance knowledge
** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for their STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening infectious disease detection systems. The role requires expertise in polio surveillance and the ability to collaborate with various health entities to enhance surveillance systems and data use for public health action. **

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors.
  • The consultant will conduct desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to ensure compliance with acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
  • This role requires building capacity for data analysis and reporting among government counterparts to enable timely public health action in high-risk areas.

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** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for their STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening infectious disease detection systems. The role requires expertise in polio surveillance and the ability to collaborate with various health entities to enhance surveillance systems and data use for public health action. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise
  • Active case search experience
  • Event-based surveillance knowledge
  • Indicator-based surveillance skills
  • AFP case investigation protocols
  • Data quality improvement initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
  • Ability to work in remote border settings
  • Strong analytical and visualization skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 5 years of relevant surveillance experience
  • Demonstrated AFP surveillance experience
  • Prior work with Ethiopia's Ministry of Health
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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