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Raising Voices

VAW Prevention Coordinator

Kampala, Uganda

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Raising Voices

VAW Prevention Technical Advisor - Practice

Kampala, Uganda

Epidemiologist / EBS Analyst - Hoima

Closing: Mar 30, 2024

2 days remaining

Published: Mar 25, 2024 (4 days ago)

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The incumbent will work with MoH, districts, local authorities including emergency operation centres to provide TA to districts and regional EOCs to strengthen surveillance systems. She/he will provide support for advanced data analysis and interpretation to inform effective programme design/ interventions. S/he will be responsible for leading/supporting the development of priority implementation, analyses and dissemination of results. The incumbent will support development, piloting and strengthening surveillance initiatives with a focus on event based surveillance. He/she will ensure that all reported signals are completed on a timely manner while supporting REOCs, districts, cities to ensure that all reported signals are managed to conclusion on a timely manner. S/he will also ensure that the learning from implementation and quality improvement science is incorporated into the programme design. She/he will support dissemination of data through REOC epidemiological bulletins.


Requirements

• Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology or Biostatistics from a recognized institution.

• Training in Field Epidemiology is an added advantage.

• At least two years of full-time experience as an epidemiologist/field Epidemiologist or data analyst in a reputable organization

• 2 Years Relevant Experience


Responsibilities
The incumbent will work with MoH, districts, local authorities including emergency operation centres to provide TA to districts and regional EOCs to strengthen surveillance systems. She/he will provide support for advanced data analysis and interpretation to inform effective programme design/ interventions. S/he will be responsible for leading/supporting the development of priority implementation, analyses and dissemination of results. The incumbent will support development, piloting and strengthening surveillance initiatives with a focus on event based surveillance. He/she will ensure that all reported signals are completed on a timely manner while supporting REOCs, districts, cities to ensure that all reported signals are managed to conclusion on a timely manner. S/he will also ensure that the learning from implementation and quality improvement science is incorporated into the programme design. She/he will support dissemination of data through REOC epidemiological bulletins.


Requirements

• Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology or Biostatistics from a recognized institution.

• Training in Field Epidemiology is an added advantage.

• At least two years of full-time experience as an epidemiologist/field Epidemiologist or data analyst in a reputable organization

• 2 Years Relevant Experience


Event and indicator based-surveillance implementation at the regional EOC.

• Conduct routine surveillance using digital and other non-traditional surveillance platforms to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events

• Support the districts in the verification of signals

• Support the districts in outbreak investigation and response activities

• Ensure that all signals and events are registered and logged in signals/events registers including the event management system

• Support districts in improvements in indicator and event-based surveillance including completeness and timeliness.

• Monitoring EBS cascade for all events in the districts in the region and support districts to conduct timely signal verification

Communication and knowledge management

• Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations

• Support the development and dissemination of regional epidemiological bulletins

• Share routine advisory on EBS outbreak and response

• Facilitate EBS learning and community of practice for the regional EBS team

• Participate in organizing for performance review meetings

Early action reviews

• Support districts to conduct timely early action reviews for all events

• Timely update and sharing of the 7-1-7 matrix for all events reported from the region

Data Management and Analysis

• Strengthen data management and use at EOC

• Support districts in strengthening data management and use

• Development of regional EOC dashboards

• Appropriate data management using appropriate software(s)

• Support districts in strengthening data use and preparation and dissemination of epidemiological bulletings.


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