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JOB SUMMARY

The Epidemiologist will work towards understanding the patterns of diseases and injuries associated with explosive remnants of war. She/he will collect and analyze data, collaborate with the medical officer and the community mobilizer to develop interventions, and monitor their effectiveness.

The ERW team is responsible for assessing, managing, and mitigating the health risks associated with explosive remnants of war. The epidemiologist in the team will focus on identifying and analyzing patterns of disease and injury associated with exposure to explosive remnants of war.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

·         Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to ERW.

·         Identify risk factors associated with exposure to explosive remnants of war.

·         Develop and implement a surveillance system for tracking injuries and diseases related to ERW.

·         Conduct investigations of disease outbreaks and injury clusters

·         Collaborate with medical officer and community mobilizer to develop appropriate interventions to mitigate the health risks associated with explosive remnants of war.

·         Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the health risks associated with explosive remnants of war

Job Requirements

·         Master's degree in epidemiology or a related field

·         Experience working in a public health context, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict setting.

·         At least Two years’ experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field.

·         Knowledge of epidemiological methods and analysis

·         Strong data management and analytical skills

·         Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations.

·         Interest in and ability to work in team.

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Code of ConductAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. 

If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others;

ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics;

monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly;

support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse;

exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or; and any form of trafficking in persons. Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and through this LINK before September 14, 2023.

 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.

National Candidates : We strongly encourage national candidates to apply for this position. IMC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.