PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen infectious disease surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity across human and animal health
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen infectious disease surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity across human and animal health.
Responsibilities include overseeing technical leadership for surveillance activities in francophone Africa, leading development and implementation of surveillance 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 in surveillance systems, and demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases and outbreak investigation in specified francophone African countries.
Matching Summary
PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen infectious disease surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity across human and animal health.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Infectious disease surveillance
Epidemiological analysis
Outbreak investigation and control
DHIS2 system development
Cross-country collaboration
French language proficiency
Nice-to-have
Global health security expertise
Animal health and zoonotic diseases
Multisectoral collaboration
Policy advising
Report writing and publication
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field
5+ years international experience in surveillance systems
3+ years managing USG-funded projects
Expertise in zoonotic diseases and outbreak control
Experience leading multi-country surveillance projects