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Consultant Surveillance Officer - STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project, Dakar, Senegal
Freelance2 months ago
Job Description
Dakar, Sénégal
Freelance
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Expérience
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
Formation / DiplĂ´mes
- 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
Présentation du poste
- Developing technical reports, presentations, and operational frameworks
- Capacity building and workshop facilitation in English and/or French-speaking settings
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 Desirable
- 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
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Expérience
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
Formation / DiplĂ´mes
- 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
Présentation du poste
- Developing technical reports, presentations, and operational frameworks
- Capacity building and workshop facilitation in English and/or French-speaking settings
Profil recherché
We are seeking candidates who meet all of the following core requirements: Core Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in infectious disease surveillance systems
- Fluency in English
Compétences requises
- Strong client-facing communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently in dynamic, multicultural environments Desirable
- 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)
Localisation
Languages Required: English required, French preferred Application Deadline: Rolling Start Date: Rolling / As needed Contexte Marché en Sénégal Cette offre de Infectious Disease Surveillance Expertise en Sénégal s'inscrit dans un contexte de centre technologique africain . Les secteurs clés demandeurs incluent: tech, fintech, startups . Salaire moyen estimé 2026: 400K à 2M FCFA. Dakar attire les talents internationaux — salaires reflètent cette réalité Données mises à jour le 02/07/2026 basées sur les tendances du marché régional. Conseils pour Postuler Adapter votre CV : Mettez en avant les 3 compétences clés mentionnées dans l'annonce Cover letter personnalisée : Expliquez pourquoi Infectious Disease Surveillance Expertise vous intéresse spécifiquement Préparez l'entretien : Recherchez l'entreprise sur LinkedIn, préparez des questions pertinentes Vérifiez votre candidature : Avant d'envoyer, testez tous les liens et documents PDF Timing : Postulez dans les 3 premiers jours — les candidatures reçoivent plus d'attention Vous avez une question? Utilisez notre CV builder IA ou consultez nos guides carrière pour plus de conseils. Explorez d'
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