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

PATH

Kenya
Polio surveillance expertise
Acute flaccid paralysis (afp) surveillance
Environmental surveillance (es)
PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems in Kenya

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems in Kenya.
  • The role involves ensuring national and subnational surveillance performance meets Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) standards including non-polio AFP rates and stool adequacy.
  • Candidates must have direct experience in polio surveillance, outbreak investigation, and working on large USG-funded projects within the Kenyan context.

Matching Summary

PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems in Kenya.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise
  • Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance
  • Environmental surveillance (ES)
  • Outbreak investigation and control
  • GPEI standards compliance
  • Epidemiological theory and practices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DIHS2 database
  • Zoonotic disease surveillance knowledge
  • Multisectoral collaboration skills
  • Tool development experience
  • Publications and manual development

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Kenya
  • Direct experience in polio surveillance (AFP/ES)
  • Legal authorization to work in Kenya

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya

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