Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor- Kenya, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (strides) Project.

PATH

Nairobi, Kenya
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Epidemiological surveillance
Laboratory surveillance
Outbreak investigation
** PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for their STRIDES Project in Nairobi, Kenya. The role focuses on enhancing surveillance and disease detection systems, requiring extensive expertise in epidemiology and public health. **

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project to support and strengthen surveillance, detection and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across both human and animal health.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day technical and operational aspects of projects in Kenya, supporting the development and implementation of surveillance activities, and coordinating with diverse organizations.
  • The role requires a Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine with at least 5 years of relevant international experience in surveillance systems, epidemiological analysis, and USG-funded projects.

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Match Score: 75

** PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for their STRIDES Project in Nairobi, Kenya. The role focuses on enhancing surveillance and disease detection systems, requiring extensive expertise in epidemiology and public health. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • epidemiological surveillance
  • laboratory surveillance
  • outbreak investigation
  • One Health
  • zoonotic diseases
  • surveillance systems
  • DIHS2 use and tool development

Nice-to-have

  • multisectoral collaborations
  • health development cooperation
  • complex environment work

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
  • 5+ years of relevant international experience
  • Experience with large USG-funded projects
  • Experience in Kenya
  • English proficiency

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