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

PATH

Ethiopia
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Polio and afp surveillance expertise
Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
Active case search in remote areas
** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focusing on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves providing technical support, conducting assessments, and enhancing data collection and reporting to inform public health decisions. **

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a Polio Surveillance Consultant to strengthen Ethiopia's surveillance systems for polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases under the STRIDES Project.
  • The role involves deploying to high-risk areas including border, pastoralist, and refugee settings to conduct active case searches and improve data quality.
  • The consultant will provide technical support, training, and mentorship to government counterparts and partners to ensure actionable decision-making from surveillance data.

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** PATH is seeking a Polio Surveillance Consultant for the STRIDES Project in Ethiopia, focusing on strengthening polio and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems. The role involves providing technical support, conducting assessments, and enhancing data collection and reporting to inform public health decisions. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Polio and AFP surveillance expertise
  • Event-based and indicator-based surveillance
  • Active case search in remote areas
  • Data quality improvement initiatives
  • Training health workers on reporting
  • Coordination with Ethiopian Ministry of Health

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 5+ years experience in polio surveillance
  • Legal authorization to work in Ethiopia
  • Experience with Ethiopia's public health system
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Ethiopia

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