Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in high-risk areas
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's surveillance systems for polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases under the STRIDES Project
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's surveillance systems for polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases under the STRIDES Project.
The role involves deploying to high-risk areas including border, pastoralist, and refugee settings to conduct active case searches and improve data quality.
Candidates must provide technical support for training, mentorship, and coordination with government bodies like the Federal Ministry of Health and EPI counterparts.
Matching Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's surveillance systems for polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases under the STRIDES Project.
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 Ethiopian Ministry of Health
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of Amharic language
Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
Familiarity with DHIS2 digital health tools
Prior work with GPEI or USG partners
Experience in refugee and IDP settings
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
5+ years experience in polio/vaccine-preventable disease surveillance
Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance and case investigation
Practical experience working within Ethiopia's public health system