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
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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.
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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.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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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.
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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