Epidemiologist/ EBS Analyst job at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Mar-22
Location: Uganda
Vacancy title: Epidemiologist/ EBS Analyst [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Healthcare ] Jobs at: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation
Deadline of this Job: Friday, April 05 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Uganda, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Friday, March 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Job Summary The incumbent will work with MoH, districts, local authorities including emergency operation centres to provide TA to districts and regional EOCs to strengthen surveillance systems. She/he will provide support for advanced data analysis and interpretation to inform effective programme design/ interventions. S/he will be responsible for leading/supporting the development of priority implementation, analyses and dissemination of results. The incumbent will support development, piloting and strengthening surveillance initiatives with a focus on event based surveillance. He/she will ensure that all reported signals are completed on a timely manner while supporting REOCs, districts, cities to ensure that all reported signals are managed to conclusion on a timely manner. S/he will also ensure that the learning from implementation and quality improvement science is incorporated into the programme design. She/he will support dissemination of data through REOC epidemiological bulletins. Overall Responsibilities Event and indicator based-surveillance implementation at the regional EOC. • Conduct routine surveillance using digital and other non-traditional surveillance platforms to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events • Support the districts in the verification of signals • Support the districts in outbreak investigation and response activities • Ensure that all signals and events are registered and logged in signals/events registers including the event management system • Support districts in improvements in indicator and event-based surveillance including completeness and timeliness. • Monitoring EBS cascade for all events in the districts in the region and support districts to conduct timely signal verification Communication and knowledge management • Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations • Support the development and dissemination of regional epidemiological bulletins • Share routine advisory on EBS outbreak and response • Facilitate EBS learning and community of practice for the regional EBS team • Participate in organizing for performance review meetings Early action reviews • Support districts to conduct timely early action reviews for all events • Timely update and sharing of the 7-1-7 matrix for all events reported from the region Data Management and Analysis • Strengthen data management and use at EOC • Support districts in strengthening data management and use • Development of regional EOC dashboards • Appropriate data management using appropriate software(s) • Support districts in strengthening data use and preparation and dissemination of epidemiological bulletings. Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies: • Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology or Biostatistics from a recognized institution. • Training in Field Epidemiology is an added advantage. • At least two years of full-time experience as an epidemiologist/field Epidemiologist or data analyst in a reputable organization • 2 Years Relevant Experience Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
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