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

PATH

Ethiopia
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Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in remote settings
** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role focuses on enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting to support public health initiatives, particularly in underserved areas. **

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 active case searches, verify surveillance activities, and provide technical training to staff in high-risk areas including border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close coordination with the Federal Ministry of Health, regional bureaus, and GPEI partners to ensure actionable data use for public health decision-making.

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** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role focuses on enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting to support public health initiatives, particularly in underserved areas. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Active case search in remote settings
  • Data quality improvement and analysis
  • Training and mentoring health workers
  • Coordination with Ethiopian Ministry of Health

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in refugee and IDP settings
  • Fluency in Amharic or local languages
  • Animal health and zoonotic disease knowledge
  • Digital health system familiarity (DHIS2)
  • Multisectoral collaboration experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in polio/vaccine-preventable disease surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance and case investigation
  • Prior work with 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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