Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists may support one or many projects, and work on a variety of issues, from mortality surveys to mapping the spread of diseases. Among other tasks, 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.

Tasks & Duties

Lead implementation of the epidemiological protocols and methodology, and ensure that all staff comply with MSF protocol
Supervise the epidemiological research activity, and ensure that community groups, the authorities and those participating in the data collection are informed and aligned with the objectives of the research
Report on the progress of data collection and on-going research matters
Advise the MSF medical team on epidemiological matters that arise during their research activities and, if necessary, design and implement epidemiological tools and data collection
Define, schedule and organise, in collaboration with other medical team members, the annual epidemiological activity plan, including its budget, with a view to improving early detection of risk factors and, subsequently, treatment approaches
Manage, train and supervise the epidemiology team through activities such as recruitment, defining job descriptions, capacity-building, briefing/debriefing and evaluation of staff
Participate in operational monthly reports and organising and/or assisting medical staff with the preparation of epidemiological reports

Essential requirements

Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree in Epidemiology, or Masters’ in Public Health 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)
Fluency in English

Desirable requirements

Medical/biomedical background
Familiarity with tropical diseases / infectious diseases
Professional experience supervising, managing or training staff
Knowledge of other languages, in particular French and/or Arabic
Previous international experience with INGOs, UN agencies, other humanitarian organisations, charities, etc.
Experience working in developing countries

Key Personality Competencies

Commitment to MSF Principles
Cross-cultural awareness
Flexibility and negotiation skills
Ability to manage stress
Advanced team-working skills
Results and quality orientation
Willingness to work in unstable areas

Tasks & Duties

Essential requirements

Desirable requirements

Key Personality Competencies

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