Surveillance Officer, STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project

On-site

Responsibilities

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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.
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 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.
The Surveillance Officer must meet or exceed the required qualifications listed below.
experience: Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution.
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 One Health, zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Democratic Republic of the Congo In depth knowledge of, and practical expertise in, public health issues and trends, epidemiological theory, principles and practices and surveillance techniques, systems and procedures.