PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health.
Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in francophone Africa, leading development and coordination of activities, and providing technical oversight to country-based staff.
The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of international experience applying epidemiological principles in surveillance systems, and at least 3 years managing USG-funded projects.
Matching Summary
PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
infectious disease surveillance
epidemiological principles and methods
surveillance systems design and implementation
outbreak investigation and control
DHIS2 system development and implementation
cross-country collaboration
Nice-to-have
technical leadership
policy development
donor reporting
multisectoral collaborations
Key Requirements
Master's degree or equivalent
5+ years international experience in surveillance systems
3+ years managing USG-funded projects
Expertise in zoonotic diseases and outbreak investigation
Experience leading national/regional surveillance projects