Polio Surveillance Officer, Kenya Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Kenya
Direct experience in polio surveillance afp
Environmental surveillance and outbreak investigation
Knowledge of gpei standards and epidemiological theory
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya.
The role requires strengthening national and subnational surveillance performance to meet Global Polio Eradication Initiative standards while supporting outbreak preparedness and response.
Candidates must have a Master's degree in epidemiology or public health and at least 5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance systems within Kenya.
Matching Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer to lead technical support for polio surveillance including Acute Flaccid Paralysis and environmental surveillance in Kenya.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct experience in polio surveillance AFP
Environmental surveillance and outbreak investigation
Knowledge of GPEI standards and epidemiological theory
Experience with DIHS2 and polio surveillance databases
Ability to work in complex environment with short deadlines
Nice-to-have
Prior work experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
Experience coordinating staff across multiple projects
Strong analytical skills and tool development expertise
Publications or presentations on infectious disease surveillance
Multisectoral collaboration experience with ministries of health
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance
Legal authorization to work in Kenya required
English working proficiency required
Willingness to travel within Kenya estimated at 25%