MSF epidemiologists work in a variety of contexts, and may be either based in a country coordination centre or out in a field project. They may support one or many projects, and work on a variety of issues, from mortality surveys to mapping the spread of diseases. Amongst others they are conducting surveys in the community, creating reports to be used for project planning. They are also helping plan appropriate response to outbreaks of disease. In addition, they are in charge in building the capacity of the medical teams to analyse and interpret the results to support evidence based decision making.
Προϋποθέσεις:
Degree or Masters’ Degree in Epidemiology, or an MPH with extensive epidemiology training.
Proven practical skills in design / implementation / evaluation of quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research methods.
Ability to design and implement surveillance and other data collection systems for disease and outbreak monitoring, including mortality and nutritional surveys, and to train others in appropriate data collection and analysis.
Proven practical skills with software for epidemiological database and statistical analysis (Microsoft Excel and at least one statistical program)
A minimum of three months’ experience of travelling/or work in a developing country or similar environment
Ability to be a team leader i.e. supervising, managing and training others
Ability to work with others in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting
Willingness to work in an unstable environment
Available to work for at least three months
Fluency in English
Προσόντα:
Medical/biomedical background
Familiarity with tropical diseases / infectious diseases
Previous experience in a similar role with another non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Previous experience in a similar role in an unstable environment
We are currently looking for Epidemiologists with good French and Arabic skills. If you speak French or Arabic to a level where you can be placed in a French or Arabic speaking mission
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