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 remote settings
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to enhance Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems as part of the STRIDES Project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health surveillance, particularly in high-risk settings, and will provide technical support to various health bodies in Ethiopia

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a subject matter expert to strengthen Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems under the STRIDES Project.
  • The consultant will conduct desk reviews, active case searches, and supervisory visits in high-risk areas including border, pastoralist, and refugee settings.
  • This role requires developing sustainable surveillance policies, mentoring staff on data analysis, and coordinating closely with the Federal Ministry of Health and GPEI partners.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant to enhance Ethiopia's polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems as part of the STRIDES Project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health surveillance, particularly in high-risk settings, and will provide technical support to various health bodies in Ethiopia.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Active case search in remote settings
  • Data quality improvement and analysis
  • Training health workers on surveillance protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience with animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital health tools
  • Previous work with GPEI partners in Ethiopia

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 5 years experience in polio surveillance
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia
  • Experience with Ethiopian public health system
  • Strong English communication skills

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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