Surveillance Coordinator-Consultant At eHealth Africa
eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities.
- eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.
We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas:
- Public Health Emergency Management
- Disease Prevention and Monitoring
- Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics
- Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition
Project: Com-WATCH: Community Access to Effective Antibiotics Project
Duty Stations: Kano
Duration: Short-Term Engagement – December 2025 – November 2026
Reports To: Project Manager – Com-WATCH Project
Purpose of the Position
The Surveillance Coordinator will coordinate surveillance operations and ensure real-time data collection, validation, and reporting from communities, facilities, and private-sector partners.
- The role will strengthen linkages between formal surveillance structures and community actors while driving awareness and adoption of the Com-WATCH platform for AMR and antibiotic verification.
Key Responsibilities
Surveillance System Strengthening
- Coordinate implementation of surveillance activities for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and substandard/falsified (SF) antibiotics through the Com-WATCH platform.
- Strengthen reporting linkages among pharmacies, PPMVs, CHWs, and health facilities for routine antibiotic verification and alert submission.
- Ensure timely collection, validation, and follow-up of reported cases and incidents.
Community Engagement and Awareness
Lead advocacy and social mobilization campaigns to promote responsible antibiotic use and AMR awareness.
- Work with community leaders, local associations, and media channels to disseminate Com-WATCH information.
- Identify and mentor community advocates (“Com-WATCH Champions”) to sustain local engagement and ownership.
- Plan and coordinate community activation events such as market outreaches, town hall meetings, and radio discussions.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or Community Health.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in disease surveillance, AMR monitoring, or public health program implementation.
- Experience engaging PPMVs, pharmacists, CHWs, and private-sector health providers.
- Competency in digital data systems (DHIS2, SORMAS, ODK, KoboToolbox, or related tools).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the assigned state.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently within assigned locations.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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