Epidemiologist (Communicable diseases) (m/f)

The post holder will be competent to develop, direct and collaborate on research projects and programs in communicable diseases The successful candidate will provide leadership, management and oversight of the health protection function, including the response to incidents and outbreaks. Under the general supervision of the head of the department , he will have responsibility for day to day operational delivery including working closely with partners, and ensuring delivery of high-quality surveillance, response and reporting including maintaining international epidemiological intelligence reporting. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a high level of technical skill and intellectual rigor and be able to cope with multiple and changing demands in a fast paced and unpredictable environment. You will also have strong leadership skills, experience of teaching and supervising students and trainees in intervention and surveillance epidemiology. PROFILE The candidate has to have • A Bachelor's degree in Medicine, epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, public health, microbiology, statistics, or other health-related field. • At least Five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in epidemiology or public health microbiology capacity. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology. • Demonstrated familiarity of epidemiologic research methods and techniques. • Proven knowledge of the methods of statistical and scientific report writing including the ability to prepare and use charts and diagrams. • Proficiency using statistical analysis software, such as Stata, SAS, or R as well as Microsoft Programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. • Fluency in French and English (oral and written). KEY SKILLS • Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, • Good organizational skills including time management and an ability to prioritize work. • Work well against a background of change and uncertainty. Aptitude in adjusting to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements, • Proven experience in decision making • Sense of responsibility and confidentiality. Skilled in eliciting sensitive and confidential information. • Ability to work autonomously and in a team. • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English. KEY RESPONSABILITIES • Conducts epidemiologic investigations of clusters and outbreaks reported to LNS by interviewing cases and contacts (in collaboration with Health Inspection division at Health directorate). • Establishing and maintaining communicable diseases surveillance systems. • Reviews surveillance data on an on-going basis to establish baselines and identify trends, outbreaks and clusters. • Drafts summaries and final reports on investigations of communicable disease, participates in the development of advisories, press releases, alerts for the public, schools, and healthcare facilities. • Prepares and delivers educational materials and lectures to professional and public groups in order to maintain awareness and understanding of infectious diseases epidemiology and control. • Stays informed of current trends and data in the epidemiology of communicable diseases, by reviewing the professional literature and by attending, when feasible and appropriate, seminars, courses and conferences. • Responds to infectious disease emergencies on 24-hours/7 days a week basis by determining appropriate control methods in order to alleviate the crisis.