Epidemiologists

Responsibilities

• Collection of epidemiological data (including active case finding) during the spread of the disease, establishing relevant indicators, ensuring relevant data are up to date.
• Establishment and maintenance of a system to monitor epidemiological trends of major diseases in a specific area.
• Development of a research protocol and pilot testing to ensure targets are met where standard protocols are not available or not applicable.
• Management of the project epidemiology team, ensuring proper use of epidemiological software tools.
• Training of the multiprofessional team involved in activities on relevant aspects of epidemiology (physicians, health education specialists, etc.). 
• Preparation and adaptation of routine documentation as needed in coordination with the medical team (examination forms, training materials, applications/notifications, locally relevant consent forms).

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in epidemiology OR master’s degree in public health and extensive experience in epidemiology.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience since graduation.
• Ability to design and implement disease and epidemic monitoring systems, including mortality and nutrition mapping.
• Ability to design and carry out quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research.
• Practical knowledge of database management and software for epidemiological and statistical analysis (Microsoft Excel and at least one statistical program).
• Strong knowledge of English.
• Ability to work on assignment for a period of at least 6 to 12 months.
• General requirements for all professions also apply.

Desirable

• Experience in medicine or biomedicine
• Training in tropical diseases
• Knowledge of malnutrition, vaccination, reproductive health, antibiotic resistance
• Field work experience