Infectious Disease Surveillance Lead

Job title:

Infectious Disease Surveillance Lead

Company

PATH

Job description

PATH current employees – please log in and applyPATH 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 is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.PATH seeks an Infectious Disease Surveillance Lead for a large USAID-funded Global Health Security project. The global project will support and strengthen surveillance, detection and analytical capacity of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.The Infectious Disease Surveillance Lead must meet or exceed the required qualifications listed below. This individual should be an advanced subject matter expert who will oversee the surveillance aspects of a large USAID-funded Global Health Security (GHS) project, including developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality delivery of service on surveillance activities.Responsibilities include:

• Lead the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects
• Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of the surveillance activities in the programmatic workplan including but not limited to epidemiological surveillance, laboratory surveillance of epidemic- and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigation at national, regional and/or international levels
• Supervise technical staff members ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation
• Prepare 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 to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
• Provide technical direction for the implementation of prevention and control measures for diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential, particularly with regard to surveillance and response and in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR)
• Support capacity building in host countries and institutions to enhance Epidemiological surveillance, alert and response systems, at various levels, to detect, characterize, deploy laboratory surveillance tools, and respond to epidemics
• Manage the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments and health contributions to the Humanitarian Needs Overview and the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP)
• 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, control of infectious diseases, or related field from a recognized institution
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred
• At least 10 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
• At least 3 years’ experience managing large USG-funded projects or technical implementation
• Experience in surveillance and outbreak investigation and control in developing countries
• 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 practical expertise in the application and monitoring of implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR)
• 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
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development
• Experience leading business development efforts in the technical area
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management experience preferred
• English proficiency required, French proficiency strongly preferred
• Willing to travel up to 25%

PATH is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership. Learn more about the impact you can make globally .We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits. For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $130,000 – $175,000. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors.PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; disability and retirement benefits. For more details click .PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Expected salary

$130000 – 175000 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:01:48 GMT

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