Epidemiologists

The role

You will coordinate the collection of epidemiological data during disease outbreaks, including active case finding. You will also set up and evaluate surveys and surveillance systems, supervise and train staff, and support policy development.

What you will do

• Coordinate the collection of epidemiological data, including active case findings, during disease outbreaks
• Set up and evaluate surveys and surveillance systems
• Supervise and train staff
• Support policy development
• Help plan the response during a disease outbreak
• Plan vaccination campaigns and water and sanitation interventions
• Conduct mortality surveys
• Offer epidemiological support to strengthen evidence-based decision-making

Required qualifications

• Available for a minimum of 9 to 12 month assignments
• Master's degree in epidemiology, or master's degree in public health with an epidemiological focus
• Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to humanitarian context experience)
• Minimum of two years relevant professional experience after training
• Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
• Proven practical skills in designing, implementing and evaluating surveys, and in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Ability to launch surveillance systems, conduct trainings, and plan campaigns such as those against epidemics or malnutrition
• Experience with relevant software
• Ability to work within a diverse team

Nice to have

• French or Arabic language at B2 level or above
• Familiarity with tropical and/or infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDS and TB
• Experience with rapid assessments
• Medical degree

Benefits

• Salary and benefits as MSF employees
• Opportunities for professional growth in medical, non-medical and coordination streams
• Encouragement to complete multiple assignments

Before you apply

• Assignments often involve long hours, a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and chaotic or volatile environments
• Work may occur in active conflict or post-conflict settings with inherent security risks
• Employment may be contingent on satisfactory reference checks and/or background screening

About the company

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization providing medical care in more than 70 countries. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, mainly through recruitment, fundraising, advocacy and communications.