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Regional Field Epidemiologist

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2021-02-23

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Regional Field Epidemiologist

Number of positions: 1

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the regional director, the Regional Field Epidemiologist will support the regional implementation the HIV case-based surveillance activities including planning, training, implementation, data analysis, data dissemination, and evaluation of HIV surveillance activities.  

 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead the regional HIV case-based surveillance activities 

· Support the regional implementation of HIV case reporting and HIV case-based surveillance

· Participate in the regional technical working group (TWG) meetings and forums related to HIV case-based surveillance

· Provide technical assistance to develop the capacity of HIV surveillance at regional and lower levels.

· Provide training to Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs)/Regional public health institute and PHEM staff on HIV case reporting and case-based surveillance

· Follow up collection of quality surveillance data through secured procedure and entry of the collected case report forms (CRF) to the database.

· Provide technical assistance and supervise HIV case based surveillance activities at regional, woreda, and health facility levels

· Conduct periodic assessment of the performance of the surveillance program including compliance with the protocol and confidentiality standards and provide feedback to all parties as appropriate 

· Participate in data management, analysis, and dissemination of surveillance data through standard reports and publications, special reports and fact sheets, slide sets, and presentations; and respond to special data requests 

· Track the progress and prepare HIV Case based surveillance progress reports 

· Collaborate in knowledge management activities to document, share and archive data to build institutional memory as well as to inform programmatic direction.

· Perform other duties and/or responsibilities 

Job Requirements

  • MD or MPH (health and health related background)
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in research, survey, public health surveillance  
  • Experience in HIV/AIDS epidemics investigation and response is an added advantage
  • Incumbent needs to have basic computer skills in Epi info, SPSS, STATA, and experience in database management
  • Strong oral and written skills in English 
  • Previous experience working with the RHBs or EPHI on HIV Case Based Surveillance is advantageous
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all partners.

How to Apply

Only online applications are received

Click here to apply

NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The closing date for receiving applications is – March 1, 2021

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