Baylor Epidemiologist/ EBS Analyst Jobs in Uganda

Baylor Epidemiologist/ EBS Analyst Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

The incumbent will work with MoH, districts, local authorities including emergency operation centres to provide TA to districts and regional EOCs to strengthen surveillance systems. She/he will provide support for advanced data analysis and interpretation to inform effective programme design/ interventions.

S/he will be responsible for leading/supporting the development of priority implementation, analyses and dissemination of results. The incumbent will support development, piloting and strengthening surveillance initiatives with a focus on event based surveillance.

He/she will ensure that all reported signals are completed on a timely manner while supporting REOCs, districts, cities to ensure that all reported signals are managed to conclusion on a timely manner. S/he will also ensure that the learning from implementation and quality improvement science is incorporated into the programme design. She/he will support dissemination of data through REOC epidemiological bulletins.

Overall Responsibilities

Event and indicator based-surveillance implementation at the regional EOC

Conduct routine surveillance using digital and other non-traditional surveillance platforms to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events

Support the districts in the verification of signals

Support the districts in outbreak investigation and response activities

Ensure that all signals and events are registered and logged in signals/events registers including the event management system

Support districts in improvements in indicator and event-based surveillance including completeness and timeliness.

Monitoring EBS cascade for all events in the districts in the region and support districts to conduct timely signal verification

Communication and knowledge management

Support the development and implementation of

epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations

Support the development and dissemination of regional epidemiological bulletins

Share routine advisory on EBS outbreak and response

Facilitate EBS learning and community of practice for the regional EBS team

Participate in organizing for performance review meetings

Early action reviews

Support districts to conduct timely early action reviews for all events

Timely update and sharing of the 7-1-7 matrix for all events reported from the region

[Data Management and Analysis

Strengthen data management and use at EOC

Support districts in strengthening data management and use

Development of regional EOC dashboards

Appropriate data management using appropriate software(s)

Support districts in strengthening data use and preparation and dissemination of epidemiological bulletings.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology or Biostatistics from a recognized institution.

Training in Field Epidemiology is an added advantage.

At least two years of full-time experience as an epidemiologist/field Epidemiologist or data analyst in a reputable organization

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Baylor Epidemiologist/ EBS Analyst Jobs in Uganda

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