The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries
Job Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
This role involves leading the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities, including epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations.
The advisor will provide expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance and ensuring alignment with global standards.
Matching Summary
The Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor will oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
infectious disease surveillance systems
epidemiological principles and methods
zoonotic diseases and outbreak investigation
DHIS2 system development and implementation
cross-country collaboration in epidemiology
Nice-to-have
global health security projects
multisectoral collaborations
technical leadership on large USG-funded projects
national and regional infectious disease projects
Key Requirements
Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field
At least 5 years of international experience in surveillance systems
At least 3 years of experience managing large USG-funded projects
Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation across AMEE
Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects