Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor

PATH

London, UK
Infectious disease surveillance
Epidemiological analysis
Outbreak investigation
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 day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in francophone Africa, leading development and coordination of 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 across specific Francophone countries.

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
  • epidemiological analysis
  • outbreak investigation
  • DHIS2 system development
  • Francophone Africa focus
  • cross-country collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • global health security projects
  • animal health expertise
  • multisectoral collaborations
  • policy advising
  • donor reporting

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or International Equivalent
  • 5+ years international surveillance experience
  • 3+ years USG-funded project management
  • Expertise in zoonotic diseases
  • Experience leading surveillance projects
  • English and French proficiency

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