Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor, Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES)
2026-04-10T17:53:20+00:00
PATH
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Healthcare, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Science & Engineering
2026-04-15T17:00:00+00:00
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PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion...
Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor, Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
- Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities outlined in the program workplan. This includes epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations at national, regional, and international levels.
- Provide technical oversight to country-based technical staff to ensure project activities align with work plans and meet quality standards.
- Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communication as needed
- Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, across assigned geographies.
- Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.
- Provide expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance.
- Serve as the regional lead for technical implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities, ensuring alignment with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations (IHR), and other global standards.
- Provide technical assistance for DHIS2 system development and implementation, emphasizing capacity building and staff training.
- Ensure timely production and dissemination of high-quality data and information, including situation reports, bulletins, and health risk assessments. Coordinate with technical and program staff to maintain compliance with award requirements and organizational policies.
- Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of international experience applying epidemiological principles and methods in the design, implementation, and management of surveillance systems. Experience should include epidemiological analysis, training, and research.
- At least 3 years of experience managing or providing technical leadership on large USG-funded projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control across AMEE, particularly in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan.
- Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects, including multi-country coordination.
- Experience in leading infectious disease surveillance and global health security projects in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge and practical expertise in public health issues, epidemiological principles, and surveillance systems, techniques, and procedures.
- Proven ability to foster cross-country collaboration in epidemiology, surveillance, and response.
- Ability to analyze information, identify problems and recommend solutions or adjustments that consider a country’s individual context.
* Oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries. * Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities outlined in the program workplan. This includes epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations at national, regional, and international levels. * Provide technical oversight to country-based technical staff to ensure project activities align with work plans and meet quality standards. * Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communication as needed * Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, across assigned geographies. * Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision. * Provide expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance. * Serve as the regional lead for technical implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities, ensuring alignment with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations (IHR), and other global standards. * Provide technical assistance for DHIS2 system development and implementation, emphasizing capacity building and staff training. * Ensure timely production and dissemination of high-quality data and information, including situation reports, bulletins, and health risk assessments. Coordinate with technical and program staff to maintain compliance with award requirements and organizational policies. * Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH
* Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control across AMEE, particularly in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan. * Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects, including multi-country coordination. * In-depth knowledge and practical expertise in public health issues, epidemiological principles, and surveillance systems, techniques, and procedures. * Proven ability to foster cross-country collaboration in epidemiology, surveillance, and response. * Ability to analyze information, identify problems and recommend solutions or adjustments that consider a country’s individual context.
* Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution. * At least 5 years of international experience applying epidemiological principles and methods in the design, implementation, and management of surveillance systems. Experience should include epidemiological analysis, training, and research. * At least 3 years of experience managing or providing technical leadership on large USG-funded projects. * Experience in leading infectious disease surveillance and global health security projects in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan strongly preferred.
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Vacancy title:
Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor, Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
PATH
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 15 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion...
Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor, Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in AMEE, with potential for additional countries.
- Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities outlined in the program workplan. This includes epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigations at national, regional, and international levels.
- Provide technical oversight to country-based technical staff to ensure project activities align with work plans and meet quality standards.
- Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communication as needed
- Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, across assigned geographies.
- Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.
- Provide expert input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance.
- Serve as the regional lead for technical implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities, ensuring alignment with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations (IHR), and other global standards.
- Provide technical assistance for DHIS2 system development and implementation, emphasizing capacity building and staff training.
- Ensure timely production and dissemination of high-quality data and information, including situation reports, bulletins, and health risk assessments. Coordinate with technical and program staff to maintain compliance with award requirements and organizational policies.
- Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of international experience applying epidemiological principles and methods in the design, implementation, and management of surveillance systems. Experience should include epidemiological analysis, training, and research.
- At least 3 years of experience managing or providing technical leadership on large USG-funded projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control across AMEE, particularly in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan.
- Experience leading national and regional infectious disease surveillance projects, including multi-country coordination.
- Experience in leading infectious disease surveillance and global health security projects in Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Nepal, or Uzbekistan strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge and practical expertise in public health issues, epidemiological principles, and surveillance systems, techniques, and procedures.
- Proven ability to foster cross-country collaboration in epidemiology, surveillance, and response.
- Ability to analyze information, identify problems and recommend solutions or adjustments that consider a country’s individual context.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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