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

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Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio surveillance expertise required
Active case search experience needed
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance knowledge
The Polio Surveillance Consultant position at PATH focuses on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems in Ethiopia through technical support and collaboration with various health authorities. The role requires extensive experience in public health, particularly in polio surveillance, and involves working in high-risk areas to improve data collection and reporting for effective public health decision-making. ###

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 acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
  • This role requires deploying to high-risk areas including border regions, pastoralist communities, and refugee camps to support data-driven public health action.

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The Polio Surveillance Consultant position at PATH focuses on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems in Ethiopia through technical support and collaboration with various health authorities. The role requires extensive experience in public health, particularly in polio surveillance, and involves working in high-risk areas to improve data collection and reporting for effective public health decision-making. ###

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise required
  • Active case search experience needed
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance knowledge
  • AFP surveillance and case investigation skills
  • Data quality improvement and analysis capabilities
  • Training and mentoring health workers
  • Experience in high-risk remote settings

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience with animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital health tools
  • Previous work with GPEI partners
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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