Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor

PATH

London, UK
Infectious disease surveillance systems
Epidemiological analysis and training
Outbreak investigation and control
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 and providing technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in francophone Africa, with a strong focus on DRC, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Madagascar, and Morocco.
  • The role requires a Master's degree or equivalent in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine, with at least 5 years of international experience applying epidemiological principles in surveillance systems.

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 systems
  • Epidemiological analysis and training
  • Outbreak investigation and control
  • DHIS2 system development and implementation
  • Cross-country collaboration in epidemiology

Nice-to-have

  • Subject matter expert in surveillance
  • Fostering cross-country collaboration
  • Working independently and collaboratively
  • Experience in animal health

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or International Equivalent
  • At least 5 years of international experience
  • At least 3 years managing USG-funded projects
  • Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases
  • English and French proficiency required

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