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Open Call for Consultants – Infectious Disease Surveillance Expertise

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Location TBDRemoteFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 4 days ago
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Compensation
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Location
Location TBDRemote
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Path is hiring an Open Call for Consultants – Infectious Disease Surveillance Expertise. PATH is seeking experienced consultants with technical depth in infectious disease surveillance to join a roster. Consultants will support strategic planning, landscape analysis, system design, and capacity building for infectious disease surveillance systems globally. This role involves working with governments and international donors to address pressing health challenges.

Key focus areas include Support strategic planning for infectious disease surveillance systems, Conduct landscape analysis of surveillance systems and health information architecture, and Design or optimize indicator- and event-based surveillance systems.

Successful candidates bring Demonstrated Experience In Infectious Disease Surveillance Systems and Fluency In English. Important skills include Infectious Disease Surveillance Systems, Client-Facing Communication, Facilitation, and Work Independently. Preferred (not required): Landscape Analysis Of Surveillance Systems, Health Information Architecture, Designing Indicator- And Event-Based Surveillance, and Outbreak Detection.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infectious Disease Surveillance SystemsClient-Facing CommunicationFacilitationWork IndependentlyLandscape Analysis of Surveillance SystemsHealth Information ArchitectureDesigning Indicator- and Event-Based SurveillanceOutbreak DetectionResponse SystemsIntegrating AI Into Health System Decision-MakingAdvanced Analytics Into Health System Decision-MakingDeveloping Technical ReportsDeveloping PresentationsDeveloping Operational FrameworksCapacity BuildingDHIS2Malaria DashboardsAI-Supported Surveillance Platforms

Qualifications

Fluency in EnglishMasters-Level or Higher in Public HealthProfessional Proficiency in FrenchExperience Working With Ministries of HealthExperience Advising Ministries of HealthPrior Work With Global FundPrior Work With Gates FoundationPrior Work With USAIDPrior Work With WHOPrior Work With KfWExperience Living in Francophone CountriesExperience Working in Francophone Countries

Full job description

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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 heath challenges.

PATH's Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, strengthens infectious disease surveillance systems, supports integration across sectors and disease verticals, and assists countries in addressing emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.  

As part of our growing portfolio, we are building a roster of experienced consultants with technical depth in infectious disease surveillance .

Scope of Work

Selected consultants will be engaged on a project-by-project basis and may support a range of activities, including:

  • Strategic planning for infectious disease surveillance systems

  • Landscape analysis of surveillance systems and health information architecture

  • Designing or optimizing indicator- and event-based surveillance, outbreak detection, or response systems

  • Supporting governments to integrate AI or advanced analytics into health system decision-making

  • Developing technical reports, presentations, and operational frameworks

  • Capacity building and workshop facilitation in English and/or French-speaking settings

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who meet all of the following core requirements:

Core Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in infectious disease surveillance systems

  • Fluency in English

  • Strong client-facing communication and facilitation skills

  • Ability to work independently in dynamic, multicultural environments

Desirables

  • Masters-level or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field

  • Professional proficiency in French

  • Experience working with or advising Ministries of Health

  • Prior work with international donors such as Global Fund, Gates Foundation, USAID, WHO, or KfW

  • Knowledge of digital health tools (e.g., DHIS2, malaria dashboards, AI-supported surveillance platforms)

  • Experience living or working in/with Francophone countries

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

  • CV (max 3 pages)

  • Short cover letter (max 1 page) summarizing relevant experience

  • Daily rate in USD

We accept applications on a rolling basis and will prioritize candidates available for short-notice deployments or remote technical support. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we will not be able to contact individuals unless they are shortlisted.

Position Type: Short-term Consultant (Roster) Location: Global, Remote Languages Required: English required, French preferred Start Date: Rolling / As needed

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