Infectious Disease Surveillance Advisor – PATH
PATH
Nairobi, Kenya (project work 60% Kenya, 40% South Sudan)
Full Time
Medical / Healthcare
Medical / Healthcare
Published February 13, 2026
Apply by February 19, 2026
Job Description
Lead technical and operational surveillance activities across Kenya and South Sudan, guiding epidemiology, laboratory monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and data dissemination for PATH’s infectious disease programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with day‑to‑day technical and operational aspects of projects in Kenya and South Sudan.
- Support development, coordination, and implementation of surveillance activities, including epidemiological and laboratory surveillance and outbreak investigation.
- Provide technical guidance to regional staff to keep activities on track.
- Review and revise project and donor reports; draft publications and external communications.
- Coordinate with ministries of health, district health staff, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria with minimal supervision.
- Contribute to national guidelines and normative policies for animal and human disease surveillance.
- Produce and disseminate high‑quality data and information, such as SitReps, bulletins, and health risk assessments.
- Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant international experience applying epidemiological principles to design, implement, and manage surveillance systems.
- Experience working on large USG‑funded projects or technical implementation.
- English proficiency.
- Willingness to travel within Kenya and South Sudan up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coordination of staff across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in One Health, zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation/control in Kenya and South Sudan.
- In‑depth knowledge of public‑health issues, epidemiological theory, surveillance techniques, systems, and procedures.
- Ability to support cross‑country cooperation for health development in epidemiology, surveillance, and response.
- Strong analytical skills; experience with DIHS2 use and tool development.
- Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
- Prior work in NGOs, government agencies, or private organizations; experience in animal health, zoonotic diseases, or multisectoral collaborations.
How to Apply
Apply through PATH’s career portal at path.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com.
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Job Summary
| Company: | PATH |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya (project work 60% Kenya, 40% South Sudan) |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Industry: | Medical / Healthcare |
| Posted: | 02/13/2026 |
| Deadline: | 02/19/2026 |