Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor

Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone)

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 health challenges.

PATH seeks a Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) 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 Regional Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor (Francophone) 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, with a geographical focus on countries in francophone Africa included in the portfolio, particularly DRC, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Morocco.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and provide technical leadership for day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in francophone Africa, with a strong focus on DRC, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Morocco.
• 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 qualifications 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 Francophone, particularly DRC, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, or Morocco.
• 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 DRC, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, or Morocco 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in complex environments with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and a strong emphasis on quality.
• Strong analytical skills, and experience with DHIS2 use and tool development.
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports.
• 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 and French proficiency required.
• Willing to travel within country and internationally up to 25%.