Epidemiologist

• Conduct Investigations and respond to disease epidemics
• Participate in surveillance activities and disseminate epidemiologic findings
• Participate in the epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations.
• Performs statistical analyses of investigations.
• Participate in the design, management, and use of surveillance systems.
• Supervise data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of epidemic prone diseases.
• Participate in the design of instruments for the collection of surveillance information and data.
• Training teams on epidemic preparedness, control and surveillance
• Implement new surveillance systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBChB or a Degree in Epidemiology or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• Master’s degree with a focus in epidemiology or any other related field will be an added advantage
• Two (2) years of relevant working experience in epidemiology in a public health organization at national level or multinational Organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Epidemiological analysis and statistical skills
• Surveillance systems design and management
• Report writing and dissemination
• Training and facilitation