The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries
Job Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Responsibilities include leading the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities, epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations.
The role requires providing expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance, and serving as the regional lead for technical implementation.
Matching Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
infectious disease surveillance
epidemiological principles and methods
surveillance systems design
outbreak investigation and control
DHIS2 system development
cross-country collaboration
Nice-to-have
multisectoral partnerships
health equity
innovative solutions
global health security projects
Key Requirements
Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
At least 5 years of international experience in surveillance systems
At least 3 years of experience managing USG-funded projects
Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases across AMEE
Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects