The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries
Job Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Responsibilities include leading the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities such as epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations.
The role requires providing expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance, and serving as the regional lead for technical implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities.
Matching Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
infectious disease surveillance
epidemiological analysis
outbreak investigation
DHIS2 system development
cross-country collaboration
Nice-to-have
health equity
multisector partnerships
advocacy expertise
animal health collaboration
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
5+ years international experience in surveillance systems
3+ years managing USG-funded projects
Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases and AMEE region
Experience leading national and regional surveillance projects