Jobs at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Uganda

Job Title:   Epidemiologist (Advanced FETP)
Employer: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties  
Prepare and implement a plan for the Advanced Field Epidemiology trainings for public health professionals.
Keenly review and adapt the existing Field Epidemiology curriculum and training materials as may be required to suite the specific needs of the country.
Ensure availability of all the required logistics for the didactics and Country field mentorships.
Coordinate and liaise with Trainers, Field supervisors and mentors to effectively coach FETP participants in the field to ensure attainment of the core competencies and skills
Actively participate in conducting the planned basic field epidemiology trainings for surveillance officers the country.
Provide mentorship, coaching and supervision for the Field Trainers during the field placement periods to ensure acquisition of key field epidemiology skills and competencies.
Offer technical assistance to Trainers and trainees in preparing their presentations for local and national level dissemination of their key findings and recommendations from their field projects.

Education
The ideal candidate for the AFENET Epidemiologist (Advanced FETP)employment opportunity must hold a Masters or Doctoral-level professional degree in academic fields related to health or allied sciences, preferably in human medicine, Public Health, veterinary medicine nursing & laboratory science.
Graduate from a Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) within the past 2-3 years will have added advantage
One to two years’ experience working in the field as a practicing epidemiologist
Broad knowledge of WHO standards and policies such as the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy (IDSR) and International Health Regulations.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the functionality of surveillance systems at national, sub-national, local and community levels of the health systems in Africa.
Previous experience in preparing and facilitating trainings for in - service public health workforce development initiatives in Africa preferably within an existing FETP.
Previous experience implementing adult education strategies i.e. problem based participatory learning activities, role play, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency in distillation, interpretation, and verification of unstructured scientific and popular data.
Additional training and experience in public health emergency management and incident command will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) via Email to: sec@afenet.net

Deadline: 12th May 2017 by 5:30 pm (East African Time).