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solving complex global challenges through innovative solutions. We are
determined to provide all our clients with best-value services so they increase
their efficiency, learning capacity, and accountability to the public in an ever more
complex and interconnected world.
FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM BASIC RESIDENT ADVISOR
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Resident Advisors (RA) are needed under the International Technical, Operational,
and Professional Support Services Project to implement and develop the field
epidemiology training program to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to prevent,
respond and contain disease threats. This position will run from September 2015
through September 2016 and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:
Train and mentor Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel to improve disease
surveillance, detection, and response to outbreaks by providing classroom training
in applied epidemiology and leading applied activities and field investigations.
Build self-sustaining institutionalized capacity in country.
Collaborate with ongoing efforts of other USG and non-USG partners in country to
strengthen disease surveillance, response efforts, biosecurity/biosafety, and
workforce capacity, and assist the country in reaching Global Health Security and
International Health Regulation goals
Ensure continued support of Ministries of Health and engage local counterparts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with technical staff at CDC, the Ministry of Health and other partners in
country to develop and implement a training plan for field epidemiology for public
health professional at the basic and intermediate levels.
Travel to the field (local sites within country) to conduct trainings and assist with
participants’ investigations and field work.
Travel to CDC Atlanta to attend the FETP 5-day retreat
Travel to CDC Atlanta to attend a two-week orientation session
Review and adapt the existing Basic and Intermediate Field Epidemiology
curriculum as may be required in consultation with CDC, the Ministry of Health,
WHO, and other partners in country.
Liaise with Ministry of Health to identify participants for the basic and
intermediate field epidemiology trainings.
Collaborate with MOH to convene a Steering Committee to guide program
implementation.
Coordinate with CDC and identified partners to ensure logistical support for the
didactic and field trainings of selected participants is in place.
Conduct the planned basic and intermediate field epidemiology trainings together
with Ministry of Health, CDC, and identified partners.
Mentor and supervise participants of the basic and intermediate programs.
Train MOH supervisors and mentors of the basic and intermediate participants.
Guide participants in preparing their presentations for dissemination of their
findings and recommendations.
Assist national health authorities to develop adequate and timely field
investigations in response to acute public health problems such as epidemic
outbreaks, clusters of disease cases, and case investigations.
Advise MOH in the identification and acquisition of opportunities for participant
projects, and sources of funding that help secure annual budgets for the adequate
development of an institutionalized FETP.
Assist mentors and participants in the intermediate program with the design and
implementation of applied epidemiological research projects.
Assist with the selection and training of graduates as mentors for future
participants.
Coordinate the organization and facilitation of stakeholder and dissemination
meetings in country.
Participate in disease surveillance and outbreak investigation and response
activities of the Ministry of Health together with graduates and participants.
Work with MOH and other training institutions to integrate basic and intermediate
field epidemiology curriculum into an in-service program for MOH staff.
Provide technical assistance to the MOH.
Liaison between CDC, the MOH, and partners to coordinate GHS activities in the
country.
Conduct periodic Steering Committee meetings to guide program implementation
Periodic (monthly or as otherwise agreed upon) calls with country support staff in
headquarters
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Masters or Doctoral-level professional degree in academic fields related to health
or allied sciences, preferably in human and veterinary medicine, or zoonotic
biology.
Graduate from a Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) OR at least two
years’ experience in Field Epidemiology Training Program or a similar field
epidemiology service.
PREFERRED:
1-2 years of experience working in the field as a practicing epidemiologist
Knowledge of WHO standards and policies such as the Integrated Disease
Surveillance and Response strategy (IDSR) and International Health Regulations.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the functionality of surveillance
systems at national, sub national, local and community levels of the health
systems in country.
Experience in preparing and facilitating trainings for in -service public health
workforce development initiatives.
Experience in coordinating multi-agency public health programs at regional,
national, sub national, local levels.
Experience with adult education strategies
These include:
Problem based education techniques,
Instructional design,
Teaching epidemiology and basic public health statistics,
Public health management and program design,
Communication and advocacy in public health.
TO APPLY
To apply to this position please and follow the application instructions
below.
1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.
2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.
3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.
Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only
finalists will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Accessibility Notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email
to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. Reasonable accommodation requests will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D
DUE DATE: 16 August, 2015