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 high-risk areas
PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases. The role involves technical support, capacity building, and collaboration with health authorities to improve surveillance and data quality

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 provide technical support for active case searches, data quality improvement, and training in border, pastoralist, and refugee settings.
  • This role requires close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and global partners to ensure actionable public health decisions.

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PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for its STRIDES Project in Ethiopia to enhance surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable diseases. The role involves technical support, capacity building, and collaboration with health authorities to improve surveillance and data quality.

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 government health structures

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Amharic language
  • Experience in animal health or zoonotic diseases
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 digital tools
  • Prior work with GPEI partners
  • Ability to work independently in complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology 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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