Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor, Epidemic Preparedness and Response, STRIDES Project

Job description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

PATH seeks an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for the Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Project. The global project will support and strengthen surveillance, detection and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across both human and animal health.

The Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor must meet or exceed the required qualifications listed below. This individual should be a subject matter expert who will assist with the technical surveillance aspects of the project, including developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality delivery of service on surveillance activities in Zambia.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects in Zambia
Support the development, coordination, and implementation of the surveillance activities in the programmatic workplan including but not limited to epidemiological surveillance, laboratory surveillance of zoonotic, epidemic- and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigation at regional and national levels in Zambia
Support regional technical staff members ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.
Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communication
Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, etc.
Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision
Provide input on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
Serve as a technical expert on animal and human disease surveillance aligning with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations, and other global guidelines
Assist with the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments. Coordinate with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy
Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH

Required qualifications and experience:

Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution
At least 5 years of relevant experience international experience in activities related to the application of epidemiological principles and methods in the design, implementation and management of surveillance systems; epidemiological analysis; training; and research
Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation
Demonstrated ability coordinating staff across multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Zambia
In depth knowledge of, and practical expertise in, public health issues and trends, epidemiological theory, principles and practices and surveillance techniques, systems and procedures
Knowledge and skills in supporting cooperation among countries for health development in the areas of epidemiology, surveillance and response
Ability to analyze information, identify problems and recommend solutions or adjustments that take into account the particular situations in different countries
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality
Strong analytical skills, and experience with DIHS2 use and tool development
Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
Prior experience in animal health, zoonotic diseases, or multisectoral collaborations.
English proficiency required
Willing to travel within Zambia up to 25%