East Africa Regional Technical Advisor I – Polio

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Regional Technical Advisor I for Polio providing strategic and technical leadership in public health initiatives. Ensuring alignment with global guidelines while collaborating with multiple teams in East Africa region.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇰🇪 KenyaSeniorLead💰 $49,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and technical leadership for infectious disease detection systems, with a strong focus on polio eradication and public health initiatives. Proven ability to develop tools and guidance while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance program implementation and capacity strengthening.

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Master’s Degree in Health or Related FieldProject Management Certification8+ Years of Relevant Experience5+ Years in Public Health with Polio FocusProficient in Polio Eradication and Surveillance

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Hard Skills

Program Design and EvaluationTechnical OversightCapacity StrengtheningMentoringPublic Health Strategy

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Polio EradicationInfectious Disease ControlGlobal Health SecuritySurveillancePublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity
Ensure alignment of STRIDES polio activities with global guidance and national policies
Provide technical oversight of in-country implementation
Support capacity strengthening, mentoring, and technical assistance to country level teams
Develop tools, guidance, learning products, and public goods for STRIDES’ polio portfolio
Represent STRIDES’ polio equities with key donors and stakeholders
Collaborate with various teams to ensure coordinated implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field
Project Management (PM) Certification a plus
Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services
At least five years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on Polio eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control
Proficient experience in current polio eradication, surveillance, laboratory support or related program developments in polio eradication and/or Global Health Security
Fluency in English is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance