IT Consultant – STRIDES Project (Infectious Disease Detection)

About the role

PATH is seeking an experienced IT Consultant to support the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project in Senegal. The consultant will work closely with Senegalese ministries and other stakeholders to enhance digital surveillance, reporting, and data‑sharing capabilities across human and animal health sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assess existing digital reporting tools, data flows, and surveillance architecture (e.g., DHIS2, KoboToolbox/KoboCollect) across sectors.
• Define functional requirements for a shared digital data collection and reporting platform supporting event‑based and community‑based surveillance.
• Develop a One Health integration model and data architecture to consolidate human and animal health data.
• Adapt and configure the event‑based surveillance tool, including IVR and WhatsApp chatbot components, to incorporate animal health reporting.
• Support configuration, testing, and pilot implementation of Community Event‑Based Surveillance (CEBS) tools and cross‑sector data sharing.
• Design a multisectoral Early Warning System with AI/ML‑based signal scoring for rapid detection, verification, and response.

Required profile

• Proven experience in digital health surveillance systems and data integration.
• Familiarity with public health reporting standards and One Health concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government ministries and international partners.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• DHIS2
• KoboToolbox / KoboCollect
• Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems
• WhatsApp chatbot development
• AI/ML for signal scoring
• Data architecture and integration design