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

PATH

Ethiopia
Fully remote
Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Active case search and investigation
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance the country's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The consultant will engage with various health organizations and government bodies to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's infectious disease detection systems under the STRIDES Project.
  • The role involves conducting active case searches, supervising surveillance activities, and providing technical training to health workers in high-risk areas.
  • Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in polio surveillance, outbreak investigation, or public health emergency management.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance the country's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The consultant will engage with various health organizations and government bodies to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Active case search and investigation
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Data quality improvement and analysis
  • Training and mentoring health workers
  • Coordination with government partners

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in border and pastoralist settings
  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Prior animal health or zoonotic disease experience
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and digital tools
  • Experience with refugee camp operations

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or related field
  • 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
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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