Integrated Disease Detective, surveillance and Response Specialist at Nyamasheke District: (Deadline 30 October 2024)
Job responsibilities
Managerial/Administrative/Clinical Roles & Responsibilities 1. Conduct field investigations to identify and confirm disease outbreaks 2. Analyze epidemiological, hospitals data to detect trends and patterns 3. Implement and maintain surveillance systems to monitor disease incidence and prevalence. 4. Collaborate with public health agencies to gather and share data. 5. Prepare detailed reports on investigations and surveillance findings. 6. Present findings to relevant stakeholders and recommend action steps Education Roles & Responsibilities 1.Train healthcare workers and community leaders on disease detection and response protocols. 2. Build local capacity for surveillance and response activities. 3. Provide mentorship to staff and students in early disease detective, surveillance and response. Research Roles & Responsibilities 1. Initiate, review, evaluate guidelines, protocols, and professional guidelines for disease detective, surveillance and response 2. Initiate and conduct epidemiological research 3. Supervise research for public health students, quality improvement for frontline and Intermediates FELTP Trainees 4. Coordinate research activities and grant writing in domain of epidemiology and public health 5. Conduct data audit
Qualifications
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1Master’s Degree in Public Health
1 Years of relevant experience
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2Master’s Degree in Global Health
1 Years of relevant experience
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3Master’s degree in Epidemiology
1 Years of relevant experience
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4Master’s Degree in Field Epidemiology
1 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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1Resource management skills
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2Problem solving skills
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3Decision making skills
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4Networking skills
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5Mentoring and coaching skills
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6Time management skills
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7Risk management skills
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8Performance management skills
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9Results oriented
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10Digital literacy skills
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11Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
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12Ability to analyze current surveillance systems and to develop and plan innovative and appropriate solutions for their improvement
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13Communication skills
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14Interpersonal skills
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15Knowledge of clinical services Policy and procedure
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16Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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17Analytical, data interpretation and problem solving skills
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18Ability to effectively use current technology and software, and statistical analysis tools
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19Experienced in all aspects related to surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as a thorough knowledge of epidemiology, prevention and control methods
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20Knowledge and practical expertise in the application of the International Health Regulations (IHR) and outbreak control at national level
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21Experienced in preventive public health, epidemiological research, disease control and Rwanda health services as well as epidemiological Data quality audit
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22Ability to apply epidemiologic and other evidence-based approaches to address environmental determinants of health
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23Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria and instruments for evaluating program interventions
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24Oral and writing skills
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