Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor

PATH

London, UK
Infectious disease surveillance systems
Epidemiological analysis and methods
Outbreak investigation and control
PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in francophone Africa, leading the development and coordination of surveillance activities, and providing technical oversight to country-based staff.
  • The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of international experience in surveillance systems, and demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases and outbreak investigation, particularly in specified Francophone African countries.

Matching Summary

PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) to support and strengthen surveillance, detection, and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across human and animal health.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infectious disease surveillance systems
  • Epidemiological analysis and methods
  • Outbreak investigation and control
  • DHIS2 system development and implementation
  • Cross-country collaboration in epidemiology

Nice-to-have

  • Subject matter expert in surveillance
  • Policy and process development
  • Multisectoral partnerships
  • Capacity building and staff training

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years international surveillance experience
  • 3+ years managing USG-funded projects
  • Expertise in zoonotic diseases
  • Experience leading national/regional projects
  • English and French proficiency

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