Polio Surveillance Officer, Kenya Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project
PATH
Kenya
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Polio surveillance (afp and es)
Infectious disease surveillance
Public health issues and trends
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Officer for their STRIDES project in Kenya, aimed at enhancing infectious disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polio surveillance, epidemiology, and public health, with a focus on collaboration and technical expertise.
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Job Summary
PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Officer for the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project to support and strengthen surveillance, detection and analytical capacity of infectious diseases.
Responsibilities include leading technical support for polio surveillance, strengthening national and subnational surveillance performance to meet GPEI standards, and coordinating with diverse organizations.
The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of direct experience in polio surveillance in Kenya, and experience with large USG-funded projects.
Matching Summary
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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Officer for their STRIDES project in Kenya, aimed at enhancing infectious disease surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polio surveillance, epidemiology, and public health, with a focus on collaboration and technical expertise.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Polio surveillance (AFP and ES)
Infectious disease surveillance
Public health issues and trends
Epidemiological theory and practices
Surveillance techniques and systems
Cooperation among countries for polio management
Nice-to-have
Multisectoral collaborations
Internal learning and development
Key Requirements
Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in polio surveillance, outbreak investigation, or VPD surveillance in Kenya
Experience in polio surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Kenya