Medical Epidemiologist at Intergovernmental Authority on Development

Responsibilities and Functions of MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

The PREPARE Project Medical Epidemiologist, based at the IGAD ICEN office in Nairobi, Kenya, shall support the regional pandemic/epidemic preparedness and response interventions in the IGAD region, guided by the One Health framework.   The specific duties will be as follows:

• Develop and guide the implementation of the One Health (multisectoral) approach in the Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) project.
• Lead the implementation of activities under the PREPARE project components of surveillance and laboratory capacity strengthening.
• Support the development and use of surveillance tools and guidelines for Mpox and other pandemics/epidemics.
• Support in the design and implementation of operational research in public health emergencies in the IGAD member states.
• Develop and review data analysis plans, provide interpretation for analysis, and write up results as needed by the project.
• Provide technical assistance, capacity building, and mentorship to stakeholders on epidemiologic and surveillance methods, survey design, data collection, management, analysis, and use.
• Support the strengthening of laboratory capacity and systems for pandemic/epidemic response.
• Build capacity in IGAD Member States in simulation exercises on emergency preparedness, jointly with PREPARE project partners, including WHO and IFRC.
• Support the operationalization of the Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) in the IGAD region for pandemic preparedness and response.
• Support IGAD Member States’ capacity development and sustainability in emergency preparedness during watch time in the region.
• Prepare project reports and publications, including the technical briefs, policy briefs, and advocacy briefs.
• Facilitate and/or coordinate the dissemination of surveillance data through the preparation of presentations, reports, and scientific manuscripts.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Project Coordinator.

Academic Requirements and relevant experience

Academic Qualification

• An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in the field of Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases or Public Health
• Additional post graduate training in Public Health Program management is desirable.
• Experience and capacity in publication of research work in peer reviewed journals will be an added advantage

Professional Work Experience

• At least 10 years of experience including at national and international level in area of emergencies preparedness and response.
• Designing and executing public health research, with prior experience in health surveys as an added advantage.
• Experience managing and implementing large-scale public health projects at national or international level.
• Trained as a trainer in Public Health Emergency management and Incident Management System (IM