Senior Technical Advisor, Epidemiologist, Africa
Lead epidemiology team and implement disease surveillance systems in Africa.
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Overview
Lead epidemiology team and implement disease surveillance systems in Africa.
You have:
- DrPH or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology or related field, or similar experience
- 7 years of working experience related to the above responsibilities with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Knowledge of malaria, NTDs and/or other major global infectious disease problems
- Enthusiasm for applying research methods to solve global health problems focusing on malaria, NTDs and/or other major global infectious disease concerns
- Experience contributing to strategic planning through rigorous data use processes
- Experience working with mathematical/geospatial modelling partners and outputs
- Experience in working and communicating with government officials, multilateral organizations and other external partners
- Proven experience leading teams comprised of mid-level and junior technical staff
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple epidemiological projects across various countries
- At least 2 lead-authored peer-reviewed scientific publications in the fields of epidemiology, infectious disease control and/or biostatistics
- Experience with designing, conducting, and analyzing epidemiological surveys
- Experience in evaluating, working with, and strengthening disease surveillance systems
- Exceptional skills in the epidemiological analysis of health data and the application of analyzes for decision-making
- Previous experience conducting statistical and geospatial analysis of health data using R, QGIS, or other software packages (ArcMap, STATA, Python etc.)
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications
- Ability to work independently in remote and unstructured settings and to adapt to new environments and challenges
- Ability to collaborate and operate as part of a multicultural team
- Experience working in fast-paced, output-oriented environments
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 30%)
- Fluency in English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when your data analysis directly influenced a public health decision? | This question aims to assess your real-world application of data analysis in public health. | Provide a specific example with clear outcomes from your data analysis. |
| How do you approach managing a diverse team of epidemiologists? | The interviewer wants to know about your team management style and your ability to foster inclusivity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for evaluating disease surveillance systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you communicated complex epidemiological data to non-technical stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you have collaborated with government agencies on health initiatives. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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