Epidemiologist (Consultant)
Provide support to the COVID-19 response team in South Africa.
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Overview
Provide support to the COVID-19 response team in South Africa.
You have:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in epidemiology and surveillance.
- MB CHB or postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology and surveillance are preferred.
- Proven experience in data analysis, mapping and reporting.
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with tact and diplomacy.
- Knowledge of WHO and UN System practices and procedures.
- Fluency in English and a local language spoken in the province.
Contract
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Terms of Reference for epidemiologist for COVID-19 response in South Africa
Background To provide support to the COVID-19 response team at the WHO Country office on general and partners coordination.
Objective of the Programme: The COVID-19 in South Africa is unprecedented in size, geographic spread and number of lives lost. At the same time, its scale and complexity are placing enormous demands on the health system. The country consisting of 9 provinces where WHO country office will be supporting means that coordination of teams is needed and support with logistics and field operations including supplies need to be monitored. Coordination is one of the pillars of the COVID-19 response. This together with good communication with teams and with partners is important. The WHO Country Office in South Africa, is seeking to employ on a temporary basis for a period of three months only, a person with relevant experience. Under the supervision of the WHO Country Office the following activities will be conducted:
Summary of the work The scope of the work will include working with the provincial l and district response team for COVID-19 to: • Provide technical expertise to guide implementing of surveillance and investigation on respiratory infectious disease specific • Support the province and district to on case investigation, field assessments and surveillance in field as needed • Ensure that contact tracing is effectively done • Regular share updated surveillance data • Assist in data collation and analysis at district and provincial level • Work with the team on reporting requirements, information system and data management needs, type and frequency of data analysis, and design as needed. • Guide and contribute to the development and release of sitreps and reports • Assist to disseminate and orientate teams on relevant national guidelines and SOPs • Participate in capacity building efforts at provincial and district level • Whenever needed guide the province on preparing response plans
Competencies (Min 3 Max 5) 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way 2. Producing results 3. Fostering integration and teamwork 4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Education and special training MB CHB/ Postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology and surveillance will be and added advantage.
Experience (length and type) Extensive experience (minimum of at 5 years) in epidemiology, surveillance, data analysis, mapping and reporting and in establishing relationships with Government and partners at provincial level.
Knowledge, abilities and skills Proven knowledge and skills in: epidemiology, surveillance, data analysis, mapping and reporting; strong organizational skills; and an ability to work effectively in multicultural environment with tact and diplomacy. Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures.
Languages English: English and one language spoken in the province.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a surveillance project? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your leadership and project management skills in epidemiology. | Discuss a specific project, your role, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure effective communication among team members during a health crisis? | This checks your ability to communicate under pressure and maintain team cohesion. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use for data collation and analysis in public health? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt to unexpected changes in health data. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with the latest guidelines and standards in epidemiology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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