Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor

PATH

London, UK
Infectious disease surveillance
Epidemiological principles and methods
Surveillance systems design and implementation
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity, developing and scaling up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges

Job Summary

  • PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity, developing and scaling up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
  • The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will provide technical leadership for surveillance activities in francophone Africa, focusing on zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating with diverse organizations, providing expert input to national guidelines, and ensuring timely production and dissemination of high-quality data.

Matching Summary

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity, developing and scaling up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infectious disease surveillance
  • epidemiological principles and methods
  • surveillance systems design and implementation
  • outbreak investigation and control
  • DHIS2 system development and implementation
  • Francophone Africa expertise

Nice-to-have

  • cross-country collaboration
  • multisectoral collaborations
  • animal health expertise
  • global health security projects

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree 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
  • English and French proficiency required
  • Willing to travel up to 25%

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