Epidemiologist at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide epidemiologic support for all activities of the CRDM with specific reference to laboratory-based and syndromic surveillance, research activities, outbreak investigations and pandemic response requiring support Play a lead role in the development of investigation forms, standard operating procedures, database development real time data checks, preparing weekly surveillance and research reports and supporting site staff with project activities
•  Assist with CRDM related surveillance and other activities as need Train the appropriate audiences on study procedures, databases and reporting Strengthen electronic systems for accessing NHLS and private laboratory data for epidemiological applications with specific reference to CRDM surveillance and research Generate reports, interpret data and provide analyses to ensure that accurate data is available for analysis and preparation of manuscripts
• Keep up to date with relevant, current and emerging research, methods and technologies to ensure personal growth and development, perform appropriate research and publish in relevant scientific journals Comply with any reasonable and lawful instruction issued by the manager.

 
Minimum requirements & key competencies 

• MSc in Public Health and / or MPH Field Epidemiology or relevant equivalent (essential)Valid driver’s license [Code E / EB]
•  0-3 years’ experience in applied epidemiology, public health and communicable diseases post MSc/MPH qualification (essential)
• Experience with data analysis and Database development (essential)  Competency in Microsoft Excel, R Studio and Stata essential Infectious diseases epidemiology experience essential Research experience