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Epidemiologist for Trachoma Elimination Program
The Carter Center Ethiopia
Health Care
Public Health
Addis Ababa
7 years
1 Position
2022-09-09
to
2022-09-23
Epidemiology
Public Health
Full Time
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Job Description
The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center country office in Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following vacancy for its Health Program:
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Reports to: Trachoma Program Manager
Summary of Job Description:
· Prepares project development, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of Trachoma control program research activities.
· In close consultation with M&E officer and data manager retrieves and analyzes program data to share with program decision makers. (Excel and Access) and statistical software (Epi Info, SPSS and STATA).
· Coordinates baseline surveys and impact assessments for program monitoring.
· Provides input, as appropriate, into study concept notes, protocols, ethics applications, data analysis, reporting, and dissemination of research.
· Leads and/or contributes to drafting papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
· Works very closely with trachoma Program Manager and other program officers to conduct surveys, update progress status on surveillance, and facilitates operational research.
· Keeps track of published studies on trachoma, in-country and outside, and updates Carter Center staff
· Compiles monthly activity reports focused on researches related Trachoma Control Program activities.
· Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor.
Job Requirements
Qualification:
MSc, MPH in Epidemiology, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Informatics or Biostatistics from a recognized university.
Experience:
Relevant experience of minimum seven years preferably on trachoma or other NTD projects.
Additional Requirements:
· Relevant publications in trachoma or public health, preferably in peer-reviewed international journals
· Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills
· Very good knowledge in Microsoft soft wares (Excel and Access) and statistical soft wares ( EPi Info, SPSS and STATA).
· Very good English language communication skill (written and verbal).
· Readiness to travel to various project sites sometimes to remote locations for longer period of time.
· Capacity to develop/update data base from which he/she generates monthly and annual reports for the Trachoma program
· Capable to coordinate baseline surveys and impact assessments for program monitoring
· Capable to give input as appropriate, into study concept notes, protocols, ethics applications, data analysis, reporting and dissemination of research.
· Capable to lead on and/or contribute to drafting papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their updated CV, application letter (Please indicate duty station & position applied for in the subject line) including photocopies of all supporting documents to the address given below. HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org
Or
Submit your applications in person at TCC-E Country Office, HR Unit
Addis Ababa
Bole sub city, Woreda 06, House No. New
Around Gerji Mebrat-Haile, in front of Mulmul Bakery
+251116624562 or +251118 699537
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Fields Of Study
Epidemiology
Public Health
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