Polio Surveillance Consultant, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project

PATH

Ethiopia
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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 for its STRIDES project in Ethiopia, focused on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves technical support, capacity building, and collaboration with various health entities to improve data collection and reporting for effective public health action. **

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 remote settings to conduct active case searches and improve data quality.
  • Candidates must provide technical support for training health workers, coordinating with government partners, and developing actionable surveillance improvement plans.

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** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES project in Ethiopia, focused on enhancing polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves technical support, capacity building, and collaboration with various health entities to improve data collection and reporting for effective public health action. **

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, public health, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in polio or VPD surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience with AFP surveillance protocols
  • Practical experience working within Ethiopia's public health system
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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