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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role involves collaboration with various health authorities to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting for effective public health action

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 provide technical support for active case searches, data quality improvements, and training in high-risk areas including border and pastoralist communities.
  • This role requires close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and global partners to ensure actionable public health decisions.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for polio and vaccine-preventable diseases. The role involves collaboration with various health authorities to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting for effective public health action.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance system strengthening
  • Active case search and acute flaccid paralysis investigation
  • Data quality improvement and analysis for decision making
  • Training and mentoring of health facility surveillance staff

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic or local languages
  • Experience in animal health and zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital health systems
  • Prior work with GPEI partners and USG-funded projects

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, medicine, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in polio or VPD surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience working within Ethiopia's public health system
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia required

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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