Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor
Quick answer
PATH is hiring an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor based in Ghana to provide technical leadership and support for infectious disease detection systems and the STRIDES project.
- Role
- Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor
- Organization
- PATH
- Location
- Ghana
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
PATH is seeking an Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor for the STRIDES project in Ghana to strengthen infectious disease detection and analytical capacity. The role involves providing technical expertise to support epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, outbreak investigations, and policy development. The advisor will work closely with the Ministry of Health and other international partners to ensure project activities meet high-quality standards and donor requirements. This position requires a subject matter expert capable of managing technical workflows with minimal supervision.
What you'll do
- Support epidemiological and laboratory surveillance activities and outbreak investigations.
- Coordinate with ministries of health and development partners to implement project workplans.
- Review donor reports, publications, and external technical communications.
- Provide expert input on national health guidelines and normative policies.
- Facilitate data dissemination through SitReps, bulletins, and health risk assessments.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the design and management of surveillance systems.
- Demonstrated experience with USG-funded projects or technical implementation.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in DHIS2 and tool development.
- Legal authorization to work in Ghana and ability to travel domestically up to 25%.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Ghana, with a requirement to travel domestically within the country for up to 25% of the time.
What level of education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or its international equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, or a related field.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
Is this position open to international applicants?
The posting specifies that candidates must have legal authorization to work in Ghana.
How to apply
Apply directly on PATH's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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