Infectious Disease Expert

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• The Infectious Disease Control Expert provides technical leadership for prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The role strengthens infection prevention and control (IPC), disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and healthcare worker safety systems. Working closely with health authorities and humanitarian partners, the expert supports emergency preparedness, response planning, and capacity building. The position ensures compliance with national and international public health standards while promoting evidence-based interventions. The overall objective is to reduce disease transmission and strengthen health system resilience in emergencies and humanitarian settings.
• The project strengthens Ebola preparedness and response in the DRC by improving health facility capacity for infection prevention, triage, and case management while maintaining essential services. It enhances community surveillance through trained Community Health Workers for early detection and referrals. Additionally, it establishes an Ebola Treatment Centre to provide safe isolation, quality care, laboratory coordination, and psychosocial support by one of the other partners.

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