Epidemiology Officer
About the role
About the Role Amref Health Africa is seeking an Epidemiology Officer to coordinate event-based surveillance activities, provide technical assistance to national and subnational health stakeholders, analyze epidemiological data, and support public health event and disease outbreak response in Tanzania. Responsibilities Coordinate implementation of Event Based Surveillance activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, PORALG and partners. Provide technical assistance and participate in reviewing and developing National IDSR and Event Based Surveillance guidelines, standard operating procedures and training materials. Participate and provide technical assistance in the National Surveillance Technical Working Group as an expert. Support national and subnational surveillance stakeholders in implementing Event Based Surveillance at subnational levels. Support linkages between Indicator-Based and Event-Based Surveillance Systems. Maintain regular contact with relevant departments at the Ministry of Health, regional and district health management teams and project partners. Coordinate with internal and external contacts alongside the Project Manager to follow up and execute planned activities. Maintain collaboration and good working relationships with Event Based Surveillance partners. Perform epidemiological data analysis and interpretation and communicate findings to surveillance officers at regional, district and facility levels. Strengthen the capacity of regional and district surveillance officers in data analysis, interpretation and use of epidemiological data. Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc project activity planning with the Ministry of Health and Event Based Surveillance partners. Prepare quality project activity, internal Amref and donor reports and submit them on time. Maintain project databases and filing systems for effective management of project information. Participate in developing project proposals for resource mobilization. Requirements Advanced university degree in Epidemiology, preferably Field Epidemiology. Knowledge of scientific paper development and epidemiological surveys. Knowledge of Event Based Surveillance and public health. Ability to analyze and interpret epidemiological data. Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access. Internet, Intranet and browsing skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to train, supervise and mentor health and non-health personnel. Ability to How to apply Submit a single document containing your application letter and CV. Include your current position, a daytime telephone number, and the names and contact details of three referees. Apply via: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AmrefHealthAfrica4/744000159553369 About Amref Health Africa Tanzania