Infectious Disease Surveillance Specialist

Job description

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. PATH seeks an Infectious Disease Surveillance Specialist for the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project, which supports and strengthens surveillance, detection and analytical capacity of infectious diseases across both human and animal health.

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 Bangladesh.

English proficiency required. Willing to travel within Bangladesh up to 25%. Must have legal authorization to work in Bangladesh. PATH is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and oversight for the day-to-day implementation of surveillance activities in Bangladesh
• Help develop, coordinate, and implement surveillance activities outlined in the program workplan, including epidemiological and laboratory surveillance for zoonotic, epidemic-, and pandemic-prone diseases, and outbreak investigations
• Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communications as needed
• Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, and international/national development partners
• Provide input to national guidelines and normative policies, advising governments and partners on best practices in surveillance
• Serve as a regional and country backstop for technical implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities, ensuring alignment with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations (IHR), and other global standards
• Ensure timely production and dissemination of high-quality data and information, including situation reports, bulletins, and health risk assessments
• Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH

Requirements

• Master's degree or international equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant international experience in the design, implementation and management of surveillance systems, epidemiological analysis, training, and research
• Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation
• Experience in One Health, zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Bangladesh
• In-depth knowledge of public health issues, epidemiological theory, and surveillance techniques, systems and procedures
• Strong analytical skills, and experience with DHIS2 use and tool development
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• English proficiency required; must have legal authorization to work in Bangladesh