Job Title: Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Control (PIP) - (2409335)
Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline: January 16, 2025
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the technical guidance of the Technical Officer (Infectious Hazard Preparedness/Avian Influenza) and the overall supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Programme Manager and the Regional Emergencies Director, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:
Coordinate implementation of the activities under Outputs 1, 2 and 6 of the PIP High Level Implementation Plan II (HLIP II) of regional and country PIP PC workplans;Provide technical guidance and support to countries on respiratory disease surveillance, such as influenza, SARS CoV-2, RSV, including training activities, where appropriate;Support the updating of country Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan and provide guidance to countries in updating and monitoring their pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan;Strengthen the regional capacity for detection of respiratory disease outbreaks, including those due to a novel virus using epidemiological surveillance methodologies;Coordinate the development of best practices on influenza epidemiological surveillance and response in the African Region and ensure all relevant materials pertaining to influenza preparedness and response (reports, plans, SOPs and other information products) are available for Member States;Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor(s).REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: First university degree in medicine or related field such as epidemiology or infectious diseases.
Desirable: Master degree in public health or training/experience in infectious disease control, epidemiology or emergency/disaster management.
ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of experience in surveillance, preparedness and response of infectious diseases and the implementation of public health projects, building capacities at the international level.
Experience in the management of complex projects with partners.
Desirable: Experience working in WHO or the UN system.
Experience working in Low and Middle Income settings (LMI).
SkillsAbility to work with national Ministries of health on planning, implementing and monitoring of surveillance programmes; Good knowledge and technical expertise in Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response with an emphasis on influenza and other respiratory pathogens; Excellent communication and facilitation skills; Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by good interpersonal and presentation skills; Effective writing skills and ability to draft, evaluate and edit technical reports and publications.
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