Epidemiologist (Readvertisement) at National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)

Job Description

• REFERENCE NUMBER: NICD0525-001-01

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]
• 5 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
• Skilled in epidemiology and application of epidemiological skills
• Understand the research process, field research experience
• General management and administration (desirable)
• Knowledge of and insight into NHLS and
• NICD laboratory practice(desirable)
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Thinking on one’s feet
• Assertiveness
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Ability to produce statistics
• Report writing skills
• Diplomatic skills
• Teaching / Training