RTI
International is seeking highly-qualified Senior Program Epidemiologist
candidates to provide strategic, senior-level technical assistance to support
implementation of the Tanzania Vector Control Scale-up Program (TVCSP). Funded
through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) / United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) and implemented by RTI in collaboration with
the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tanzanian Ministry of
Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) through the National Malaria Control Program
(NMCP) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS). The Senior
Program Epidemiologist will be responsible for overall technical guidance and
supervision of the malaria epidemic early detection system (MEEDS) and
monitoring Parasitemia Prevalence and Malaria Epidemic Preparedness and
Response Plan.
International is seeking highly-qualified Senior Program Epidemiologist
candidates to provide strategic, senior-level technical assistance to support
implementation of the Tanzania Vector Control Scale-up Program (TVCSP). Funded
through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) / United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) and implemented by RTI in collaboration with
the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tanzanian Ministry of
Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) through the National Malaria Control Program
(NMCP) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS). The Senior
Program Epidemiologist will be responsible for overall technical guidance and
supervision of the malaria epidemic early detection system (MEEDS) and
monitoring Parasitemia Prevalence and Malaria Epidemic Preparedness and
Response Plan.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall Technical Support
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall Technical Support
- Responsible
for provision and oversight of technical assistance relating to
epidemiological surveillance. This includes: oSurveillance and response
activities in both the Lake Zone and Zanzibar; oNMCP, ZMCP, DHMTs and
other key stakeholders for survey protocol development, training, field
implementation, data analysis, maps, and report writing.
Implementation of Surveillance Systems
- Provide
hands-on leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of
surveillance systems such as: oMalaria Epidemic Early Detection System
(MEEDS); oActive malaria case detection and notification; oParasitemia
Prevalence among Pregnant Women and Children in RCH sites in the Lake
Zone; oEpidemiological Surveillance in health facilities. Specifically,
support the development and/or implementation of appropriate data analysis
systems for all information collected in all health facilities.
Capacity Building and Engagement with
Stakeholders
Stakeholders
- Contribute
to capacity building of ZMCP, NMCP, MOH and other relevant stakeholders to
enable them retain the capability to undertake effective IRS independently
in the future. - Lead
regular/semi-annual dissemination meetings with stakeholders.
Program Management and Implementation
- Prepare
oral and written reports, posters and presentations, including scientific
papers for peer-reviewed journals and specialist scientific meetings - Contribute
to TVCSP reports: annual work plans, monthly work plans and quarterly
reports. - Represent
TVCSP at special meetings, technical conferences, and non-technical
meetings with donors and the public. - Perform
other relevant duties as assigned by the COP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
- Masters-level
or higher advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, demography, or
biostatistics with at least nine (9) years of relevant experience in
infectious disease control (including malaria) in Africa. - Experience
with large scale health intervention programs in resource-poor settings,
project and field team management. - Track
record of authoring and contributing to scientific publications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced
epidemiological knowledge. - Capacity
to operate computer databases: proficiency with Microsoft Office
applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and advanced
database and statistical analysis software (MS Access, SAS, STATA, Epi
Info, SPSS). - Ability
to independently work through all stages of an operational research
project: identifying the question; writing a concept paper; writing a
proposal; developing a manual of operations; developing data collection
tools; understanding the need for review and ethical clearance; recruiting
and training field staff; data collection; data entry and management;
analysis; interpretation; preparation of reports and manuscripts; and
dissemination of results. - Excellent
English writing and verbal communication skills. - Strong
interpersonal and intercultural skills. - Ability
to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced environment and with
a high level of professionalism and integrity. - Passion
and enthusiasm for the aims of the program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience
in surveillance of malaria. - Experience
with USAID-funded program implementation and management. - Written
and spoken fluency in Swahili.
How
to apply:
to apply:
TO
APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae (with current
contact information) to www.rti.org/job14275. Only short-listed applicants will
be contacted. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position
is filled.
APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae (with current
contact information) to www.rti.org/job14275. Only short-listed applicants will
be contacted. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position
is filled.
RTI
is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Closing
Date: Friday, 26 October 2012
Date: Friday, 26 October 2012
