Kenya: Regional Epidemiologist for Kenya – Uganda – Epicentre position (M/F)

CONTEXT :

· To the benefit of the MSF-OCP programs in Kenya and Uganda, the Regional Epidemiologist will provide technical support to the field for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of MSF programs and operational research;

· The Regional Epidemiologist will assure that compliance with the highest scientific, ethical and regulatory standards is maintained in all field related monitoring activities;

· He/she will be placed in the Epicentre’s Field Epidemiology and Training Department and will report to the coordinator of monitoring and research in the programs;

· The post holder will work closely with the MSF-OCP Medical Department and Desk, medical and field coordinators to ensure smooth integration and coordination of program activities and potential research. He/she will work in close collaboration with the monitoring and data management field teams;

· In Uganda, the Regional Epidemiologist will be placed under the authority of MSF-OCP Head of mission for administrative, logistics and security matters;

· In Kenya, the Regional Epidemiologist will be placed under the authority of MSF-OCP Head of mission for administrative, logistics and security matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITES :

The tasks will be adapted to the needs of each site.

• The Regional Epidemiologist will be involved in the following activities :

· Carry out short field assignments, to support and assist the data teams in Uganda, Kenya;

· Establish and follow a quarterly M&E agenda participating in operational routine reports and organizing and/or assisting medical staff in preparing epidemiological reports related to health facilities and to research areas;

· To identify gaps and difficulties in the M&E systems;

· To propose and set-up solutions;

· To provide on-demand indicators and reports concerning the M&E;

· To train on epidemiology and data management when needed;

· To provide epidemiological support to research studies upon request, leading the implementation of the protocols and epidemiological methodology, ensuring all related staff follows them in order to improve research efficiency;

· Participate in initial assessments/ exploratory missions when needed in cases of emergencies;

· Together with Medical Coordinator follow up country disease/outbreak epidemiological surveillance trends of public health significance;

· Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department and the MSF vision, policies and values, the associated processes (job description, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the epidemiological staff in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve staff technical capabilities, contribution and commitment to MSF values.

• To provide support to the field teams for data analysis and reporting

· Assessing needs in data analysis and reporting at site level;

· Issuing recommendations to smooth reporting process;

· As needed, support the monitoring and data management teams in carrying out data analysis in order to respond to MoH or MSF-OCP requests.

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Experience :

· Extensive experience in data management and data analysis;

· Experience in monitoring and evaluation;

· Experience in field epidemiology;

· Previous experience with MSF is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Master of Epidemiology;

· Demonstrated technical expertise in clinical, operations, or health services research related to HIV/AIDS, reproductive or maternal health, or child survival;

· Knowledge of Stata software (REDCap and R is a plus);

· Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and strong management skills;

· Strong written and oral communication skills;

· Ability to travel internationally on short notice;

· English (oral and written) required.