Epidemiology Advisor

Jhpiego Mozambique supports the Ministry of Health (MISAU) in strengthening public health systems, with a focus on epidemiological surveillance, preparedness, and response to public health emergencies. In this context, we are seeking to recruit an Epidemiologist to provide technical assistance at the central and provincial levels, helping to reduce the risk and impact of public health emergencies. The position will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health, including the Provincial Health Directorates, in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategies for epidemiological surveillance, preparedness, and response to public health emergencies.

• Support real-time surveillance and response to public health emergencies;
• Ensure the implementation of outbreak response measures aligned with the 7-1-7 approach;
• Support the design and implementation of interventions to strengthen case- and indicator-based surveillance, including antimicrobial resistance;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of district-level preparedness assessment tools;
• Update protocols, tools, training materials, and technical reports;
• Provide technical assistance to the preparedness and response coordination group;
• Support the transition from passive to active surveillance systems;
• Promote the interoperability of health information systems and data analysis;
• Improve the quality, timeliness, and sharing of data;
• Strengthen the integration of epidemiological and laboratory data;
• Apply statistical methods for data analysis;
• Support the strengthening of electronic reporting systems (DHIS2, SIS-MA, e-IDSR);
• Collaborate with COESP and incident managers in the implementation of national strategies;
• Support the coordination of interventions to reduce the risk and impact of public health emergencies.

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related fields;
• Training in Field Epidemiology (FETP) is a plus;
• Additional training in health information systems and data analysis is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in public health and epidemiological surveillance;
• Experience in epidemic response and implementation of the International Health Regulations;
• Experience in epidemiological data analysis and surveys;
• Experience with One Health approaches and border surveillance;
• Experience in the management of infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Proficiency in the principles and methodologies of epidemiology and public health surveillance;
• Experience in outbreak investigation (7-1-7 approach);
• Knowledge of descriptive epidemiology for epidemic and pandemic events;
• Analytical skills and ability to produce technical reports;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team and in emergency settings;
• Strong sense of organization, responsibility, and adherence to deadlines.
• Experience using health information systems (DHIS2, ODK, Power BI);
• Experience in data analysis and visualization;
• Knowledge of information system interoperability

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

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