Surveillance Advisor, Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR), STRIDES job at Path
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Oct-03
Location: kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Surveillance Advisor, Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR), STRIDES 2025-10-03T07:15:16+00:00 Path https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Healthcare 2025-10-09T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The Infectious Disease Surveillance Technical Advisor 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 in Uganda. Responsibilities include: - Assist with the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects in Uganda.
- 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 Uganda.
- 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.
- Provide input on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
- Serve as a technical expert on animal and human disease surveillance aligning with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations, and other global guidelines..
- Assist with the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments. 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, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 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.
- Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation.
- Demonstrated ability coordinating staff across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Uganda.
- 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 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.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.
- Strong analytical skills, and experience with DIHS2 use and tool development.
- Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
- 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 proficiency required.
- Willing to travel within Uganda up to 25%.
Assist with the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects in Uganda. 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 Uganda. 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. Provide input on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise Serve as a technical expert on animal and human disease surveillance aligning with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations, and other global guidelines.. Assist with the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments. 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 Master’s degree or its international equivalent in knowledge/information in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution. At least 5 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. Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation. Demonstrated ability coordinating staff across multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Uganda. 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 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. Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality. Strong analytical skills, and experience with DIHS2 use and tool development. Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development. 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 proficiency required. Willing to travel within Uganda up to 25%. JOB-68df7804b6c37 Vacancy title:
Surveillance Advisor, Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR), STRIDES Jobs at:
Path Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 9 2025 Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The Infectious Disease Surveillance Technical Advisor 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 in Uganda. Responsibilities include: - Assist with the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects in Uganda.
- 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 Uganda.
- 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.
- Provide input on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
- Serve as a technical expert on animal and human disease surveillance aligning with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations, and other global guidelines..
- Assist with the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments. 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, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 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.
- Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation.
- Demonstrated ability coordinating staff across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in Uganda.
- 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 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.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.
- Strong analytical skills, and experience with DIHS2 use and tool development.
- Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
- 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 proficiency required.
- Willing to travel within Uganda up to 25%.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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