National Epidemiology Consultant LF & VL
Job Description
Title: National Epidemiology Consultant LF & VL
Company Name: Crown Agents ltd (ASCEND)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Medical Graduate with post graduate degree in epidemiology.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the overall guidance of the Country Lead- ASCEND the Epidemiologist will be responsible for the analysis of epidemiological data for VL and LF elimination programs.
∎ She/he will ensure availability of high quality and accurate epidemiological data for VL and LF programs.
∎ The incumbent will support the National Program managers in the epidemiological assessment of the VL outbreaks. He will design tools for epidemiological assessment (VL and LF) in consultation with National Program Manager, Country Lead- ASCEND and Regional ASCEND team.
∎ S/he will support the strengthening of the existing surveillance systems for VL and LF programs.
∎ The Epidemiologist will ensure participation and representation of ASCEND in program review meetings and development of guidance documents.
∎ The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the National Program Managers for VL and LF Elimination programs of Bangladesh, ASCEND Project Staff and partners.
∎ Strengthen existing surveillance tools and processes for VL and LF elimination programs in consultation with Government counterparts and ASCEND team members.
∎ Support government in investigation of VL outbreaks.
∎ Develop and disseminate epidemiological situation update for VL and LF elimination programs at regular intervals.
∎ Undertake field visit to the high priority areas and share the monitoring feedback with the program managers.
∎ Contribute to the development of the APP's for VL and LF programs.
∎ Contribute to the development of guidance documents being developed by the National Program for VL and LF in the country.
∎ Participate in the reviews and planning meetings / workshops.
∎ Assist the CL- ASCEND in the preparation of reports.
∎ Any other task assigned by the line supervisor/s.
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Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 50 years
∎ At least 5 years of work experience in large scale public health programme.
∎ Proven experience of providing support to the government disease surveillance programs.
∎ Experience of working with WHO/UNICEF or other INGO's is preferable.
∎ Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize and present epidemiological data in a clear and concise manner
∎ Skilled in supporting staff with a varied level of knowledge and capacities.
∎ Ability to balance competing priorities, work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written communication).
∎ Ability to network with people and advocacy.
Salary:
∎ Negotiable as per organization policy.
Application Deadline: January 21, 2020
Company Information:
∎ Crown Agents ltd (ASCEND)
∎ Address : 9B H # 25 Block H, R # 11, Block H, Banani, Dhaka.
∎ Business : Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of NTD (ASCEND) is a £200 million investment from the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID), to advance the impact and sustainability of national programmes tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTD). To be implemented between November 2019 to March 2022, ASCEND comprises of two lots - one focusing on South Asia, East and Southern Africa (lot 1) and the other on West and Central Africa (lot 2). ASCEND lot 1 is implemented by a consortium of technical partners led by Crown Agents, including Abt Associates, Oriole Global Health and the Royal Tropical Institute. Central to ASCEND 1’s approach is a close collaboration with national governments and implementing partners, to enhance national approaches to NTD control and elimination. ASCEND’s goal is to contribute to the global goal of reducing the burden of targeted NTD so that they are no longer a public health problem.
Category: Medical/Pharma
