Polio Surveillance Officer, Kenya Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Kenya
Direct experience in polio surveillance afp
Environmental surveillance and outbreak investigation
Knowledge of gpei standards and epidemiology
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya.
The role requires strengthening national and subnational surveillance performance to meet Global Polio Eradication Initiative standards while coordinating with diverse organizations.
Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance or outbreak investigation within Kenya.
Matching Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct experience in polio surveillance AFP
Environmental surveillance and outbreak investigation
Knowledge of GPEI standards and epidemiology
Experience with DIHS2 and surveillance databases
Ability to work in complex multi-task environments
Nice-to-have
Prior work experience in NGO or government agency
Experience with zoonotic diseases and animal health
Strong analytical skills and tool development
Publications and presentations on public health
Multisectoral collaboration experience
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Kenya
Legal authorization to work in Kenya
English working proficiency required
Willingness to travel within Kenya estimated at 25%