Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
Geniusmartialartstrainer
Fully remote
Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in high-risk areas
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems in Ethiopia. The role involves technical support, data analysis, and collaboration with government and health partners in high-risk areas
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 conduct desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits to ensure compliance with acute flaccid paralysis surveillance procedures.
This role requires building capacity for data analysis and reporting among staff in border, pastoralist, and remote high-risk settings.
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to enhance polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems in Ethiopia. The role involves technical support, data analysis, and collaboration with government and health partners in high-risk areas.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in high-risk areas
Data quality improvement and analysis
Training and mentoring health workers
Coordination with government health structures
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of Amharic language
Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
Prior work with GPEI partners
Experience in refugee and IDP settings
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance
Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance protocols