Epidemiology Activity Manager for International Humanitarian Missions

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C [Proyectos internacionales]; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF México en proyectos internacionales is seeking an Epidemiology Activity Manager to define and supervise epidemiological activities for humanitarian missions. You will develop methodologies, coordinate study plans, and ensure quality in line with MSF standards.

The role requires at least 2 years as an epidemiologist, experience with data management, and English and Spanish language proficiency. Work location varies by project needs; relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree (or masters) in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology.
• Essential: minimum 2 years practicing epidemiologist related activities.
• Essential: Experience in data management/data collection, survey or outbreak investigation.
• Languages: English (B2+) and Spanish (C1+).
• Knowledge of MSF principles, humanitarians missions and field research methods.

Responsibilities

• Define, schedule and organize the annual epidemiological activity plan and its budget.
• Supervise epidemiological research, ensuring informed participants and timely progress reports.
• Advise MSF medical teams on epidemiological matters and design tools to meet needs.
• Coordinate with logistics for shipment of laboratory samples per protocols.
• Ensure data filing, software use, and data traceability.
• Lead HR-related processes for epidemiological staff with MSF values.
• Coordinate with Logistics to maintain research equipment and stock levels.
• Assist in monthly reports and epidemiological reports for facilities and areas.

Skills

English language (B2+)

Spanish language (C1+)

Data management

Epidemiology skills

Education

Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health

Desirable: medical or nursing diploma

Job description

Epidemiology Activity Manager for International Humanitarian Missions

To be determined

Seeks

Epidemiology Activity Manager

for International Humanitarian Missions

To join our team in International Projects

(Minimum availability of 6 months)

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Defining, coordinating and monitoring the epidemiological activities, ensuring the development of appropriate methodology and the quality of studies according toMSFprotocols, standards and procedures in order to identify risk factors for diseases and to determine the optimal treatment approaches to clinical practice and the preventive medicine to be used in the missions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defining, scheduling and organizing, in close collaboration with other medical team members, the annual epidemiological activity plan as well as its associated budget, in order to improve early detection of risk factors to better define treatment approaches and preventive practices. Leading the implementation of the protocols and epidemiological methodology, ensuring all related staff follows them in order to improve research efficiency.
• Supervising, according to annual plan, the epidemiological research activity ensuring that contacts with community groups and authorities are aligned with the objectives of the research and that the population participating in the research is properly informed. Reporting on the progress of data collection, on ongoing analysis of research or on any issue causing delay, in order to achieve epidemiological goals on time.
• Advising the MSF medical team on epidemiological matters that arise in the course of their activity research, and when necessary, designing and implementing epidemiological tools and data collection to meet new epidemiological needs.
• Ensuring, in coordination with logistics department, that national or international shipment of laboratory samples acquired for research purposes is done within datelines and according to protocols, following security rules and keeping conditions needed for the sample.
• Supervising data filing procedures, ensuring that all epidemiology software tools are properly used and are updated regularly, in order to ensure full data traceability and availability.
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department and the MSF vision, policies and values, the associated processes (job description, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the epidemiological staff in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve staff technical capabilities, contribution and commitment to MSF values.
• Supervising, in close coordination with the Logistic Manager that research equipment and materials are properly maintained and stock level is above minimum point in order to ensure availability and research activity continuity.
• Participating in operational monthly reports and organizing and/or assisting medical staff in preparing epidemiological reports related to health facilities and to researched areas.

PROFILE

Education and formation

• Essential: Degree (or masters) in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology
• Desirable: medical or nursing related diploma

Experience

• Essential: minimum 2 years practicing epidemiologist related activities.
• Essential: Experience in data management/data collection, survey or outbreak investigation
• Desirable work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries

Languages

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level)
• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)
• Knowledge of French will be an asset

Knowledge

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it

Profits: Monthly remuneration: Approximate gross monthly starts in USD $3,000 and may increase according to related experience.Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF.

Start: Depending on the needs of the project