About US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) under the New Funding Model to support the Uganda Malaria Reduction Strategy. Part of this grant is for sourcing for eligible talent to cover human resources gaps in the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in order to strengthen its capacity.
Job Summary: The Epidemiologist will technically support the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) to strengthen surveillance systems at all levels. As a key staff of the Programme the Epidemiologist will contribute to improved monitoring and evaluation, generation and analysis of data from routine information systems and national surveys. He/she will support NMCP in the design and implementation of program activities to monitor and achieve the objectives of the Uganda Malaria Reduction Strategic Plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will support the national malaria programme to improve and strengthen the overall malaria information systems including data quality assessment
Significantly contribute to information sharing including preparing Programme Reports, Quarterly program bulletins based on WHO template and compilation of the World Malaria Reports
Work closely with partners, support the design, implementation, and analysis of surveys as required
In charge of capacity building at central and sub-national levels through training and systems support in surveillance, epidemiology, and monitoring and evaluation
Support the development and testing of innovative systems to detect and respond to malaria outbreaks and drug resistant cases at health facility and community levels
Render support to the NMCP program in the implementation and design of operational research activities to test new strategies and systems for surveillance
Offer analytical and strategic support to the Ministry of Health around policy development and implementation
Participate and take role in coordinating in Malaria M&E malaria working group
Support documentation and dissemination of surveillance research results through technical reports, presentations, and publications
Perform any other duties as required by the Program Manager, National Malaria Control Program
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a degree in Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other related fields. Possession of a master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
At least five years’ work experience in epidemiology or a related field in a public health institution
Prior experience in epidemic investigation, disease surveillance and control including epidemic preparedness
Broad experience in assessing, setting up, and monitoring malaria surveillance systems
Significant experience in the design and implementation of surveys
Strong skills in using statistical packages such as STATA, Epi Data, and SPSS
Excellent analytical skills in monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects
Excellent report writing skills
Possess the ability to work within a team and under pressure and handle multiple activities,
Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation to accomplish tasks in time.
Fluency in oral and written English including presentations
How to Apply:
All interested but suitably qualified individuals should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum Vitae, copies of academic/professional certificates should be delivered to the address below;
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 6 Lourdel Road – Nakasero,
Room 4, Ground Floor,
P.O. Box 7272, Kampala.
Deadline: 30th July 2015 by 1700 hrs