Surveillance Coordinator-Consultant - Gombe at eHealth Systems Africa
Africa eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems.
We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.
- Accurate health data will provide NGO’s, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs.
Job Type: Contract
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 6 years
Location: Gombe
Job Field: Consultancy, Medical / Healthcare
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.
- Collaborate with State AMR Committees, regulatory bodies, and public health authorities to integrate Com-WATCH data into existing surveillance systems.
- Document and share lessons, challenges, and feedback to improve reporting quality and response coordination.
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.
Core Competencies
Strong understanding of public health surveillance and response mechanisms.
- Effective stakeholder coordination and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and data management tools.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to public health service delivery.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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