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

PATH

Kenya
Polio surveillance expertise required
Acute flaccid paralysis (afp) surveillance experience
Environmental surveillance implementation skills
PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems across Kenya

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems across Kenya.
  • The role involves ensuring compliance with Global Polio Eradication Initiative standards while coordinating with ministries of health and international partners.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to analyze information, identify problems, and recommend solutions in a complex environment with short deadlines.

Matching Summary

PATH seeks a subject matter expert to lead technical support for polio surveillance and strengthen infectious disease detection systems across Kenya.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio surveillance expertise required
  • Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance experience
  • Environmental surveillance implementation skills
  • Outbreak investigation and control in Kenya
  • GPEI standards compliance knowledge
  • USG-funded project experience preferred

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with zoonotic disease surveillance
  • Strong analytical and data dissemination skills
  • Ability to work in complex environments
  • Prior NGO or government agency background
  • Experience with DIHS2 and database tools
  • Multisectoral collaboration capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in polio surveillance
  • Direct experience with AFP and environmental surveillance in Kenya
  • Legal authorization to work in Kenya required
  • English working proficiency required

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya

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