Epidemiologist - GUARD

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related health sciences field. A medical degree (MD/MBBS) with postgraduate training in epidemiology is highly desirable. Specialized training in Field Epidemiology (e.g., FETP, FELTP) or equivalent outbreak investigation and surveillance certification. Field experience and formal training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., CDC or other internationally accepted IPC training, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and outbreak response in humanitarian, emergency, or development contexts. Proven track record in designing and managing surveillance systems, conducting outbreak investigations, and producing epidemiological analyses for high-consequence infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, COVID-19, cholera). Demonstrated experience delivering epidemiological training, mentoring health staff, and providing supportive supervision in low-resource or conflict-affected settings. Prior experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, or Ministries of Health in multiple countries or regions. Experience in rapid response deployment and ability to mobilize within 24–72 hours is strongly preferred.

• Epidemiological Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance methodologies, outbreak investigation frameworks, and descriptive and analytical epidemiology.

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical analysis using R, STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, or similar tools; ability to manage datasets and produce clear, high-quality epidemiological outputs.

• Surveillance Systems: Strong understanding of event-based, indicator-based, and community-based surveillance; familiarity with DHIS2, ODK, and other health information platforms.

• Training and Facilitation: Excellent adult learning and facilitation skills; experience with participatory training methodologies and remote mentoring platforms.

• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to present complex epidemiological data to diverse audiences. Proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is an asset.

• Technical Delivery: Ability to manage multiple technical priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality epidemiological outputs in fast-evolving emergency contexts.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse technical, operational, government, and partner teams across multiple geographic locations and organizational contexts.

• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and adaptive management skills; ability to innovate and make evidence-based decisions in resource-constrained environments.

• Working Conditions: This position requires up to 40% international travel to selected priority countries, often on short notice and in response to emerging outbreaks. Deployments may involve travel to remote, insecure, or austere environments with limited infrastructure. The incumbent must be medically clear for travel, willing to work extended hours during emergency responses, and able to adapt to rapidly changing security and operational contexts. International Medical Corps is committed to the safety and security of all staff and maintains rigorous duty of care protocols.