Vacancy N159/10/09
Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose mandate is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases including influenza.
It is within this mandate that the program has a vacancy in the influenza group of the Global Disease Detection Division (GDD) in Kisumu.
Position: Medical Epidemiologist MR 11 (Job Group P)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Essential Requirement
Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose mandate is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases including influenza.
It is within this mandate that the program has a vacancy in the influenza group of the Global Disease Detection Division (GDD) in Kisumu.
Position: Medical Epidemiologist MR 11 (Job Group P)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Essential Requirement
- Education: Medical Degree with a Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology; PhD in epidemiology; Doctorate in Public Health; Veterinarian with a Masters in Public Health or epidemiology; or equivalent qualifications.
- Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili (written and oral)
- Experience: Must have a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
- Must have worked in a hospital or clinical setting
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Excellent social, communication and listening skills, open-minded personality.
- Must be competent in use of MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel, and Access
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily guidance to epidemiology, laboratory and data management staff involved in influenza sentinel surveillance in Kisumu and the surrounding areas.
- Develop systems to ensure that project runs smoothly, efficiently, and ensures proper data collection and analysis.
- Manage logistics and provide oversight of sample collection and transport
- Liaise with data analysts to ensure accurate and timely reporting of data analysis used to advise policies and inform the public on an ongoing basis
- Provide epidemiological expertise in support of CDC/KEMRI influenza activities.
- Create assessment tools and epidemiologic surveillance programs related to early and ongoing pandemic influenza detection.
- Write protocols, analyze data, and publish papers
Terms of Employment:
One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period for the first three months.
Salary negotiable within grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competence.
Applications must include the following:
One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period for the first three months.
Salary negotiable within grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competence.
Applications must include the following:
- Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
- Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
- Contact telephone number.
To:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
Or e-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
Only short listed candidates will be Contacted.
