Public Health Specialist (Medical Epidemiologist)


Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Public Health Specialist (Medical Epidemiologist).

The closing date for this position is May 24, 2013.

Note: You will be notified when the decision is made.

Minimum Requirements




à         Medical Doctor qualification (MBChB, MD or equivalent) degree is required.  A Masters degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is also required.◊     A minimum of at least 3 years of medical and/or public health experience in clinical settings; two years managing and participating on surveillance activities; is required. ◊     Level IV (fluent) English ability and  Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.

Other Criteria

à        Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health. à        Must have technical experience and knowledge of independently conducting data analysis using SAS, and SPSS. Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce
      high-quality written 
reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software packages.à        Must have ability to collaborate closely with refugee partners; International NGOs, UN agencies, local health staff and camp administrators; and CDC-Kenya and CDC in
      Atlanta.
 

Job Specification

Basic Function:




The medical epidemiologist will provide technical assistance and management for surveillance activities that improve detection of communicable diseases in refugee camps throughout the African region. These activities include developing and implementing mechanisms to investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases and implement surveillance activities where necessary to prevent importation of infectious diseases into the United States.  In addition, performing diagnostic testing for suspected pathogens; increasing capacity of local health staff by training them in disease outbreak management and surveillance.
 



Major Duties and Responsibilities
                                                         100 % of time

The Medical Epidemiologist will be responsible for all for the following duties and responsibilities:
1.Serve as the Refugee Health Program Surveillance Team Lead and coordinate activities related to public health and other surveillance activities as needed.
2. Maintain surveillance activities where the same exist while at the same time setting up surveillance activities in new areas as needed.
3. Provide work allocation and guidance to Refugee Health Program Dadaab laboratory and surveillance staff; ensure that correct procedures are applied when collecting necessary data and specimens; provide guidance on testing algorithms necessary for achieving appropriate results for program success
4. Provide guidance and technical assistance to partner health staff affiliated with disease surveillance activities in the following refugee locations: Dadaab and Kakuma (Kenya), Shimelba (Ethiopia), Eastleigh (Kenya), and in any other location under the jurisdiction of Africa field office.
5. Work with CDC laboratories and local laboratories to identify appropriate diagnostic mechanisms; assist in laboratory guidance on necessary supplies and reagents
6. Ensure collection, storage, and transportation of specimens are carried out according to laboratory and project SOPs
7. Ensure data collection, storage for all activities and studies is timely, accurate and complete.
8. Maintain complete and accurate records using developed data collection instruments and report back to CDC – Kenya/Atlanta, UN agencies and WHO, and implementing partners.
9. Collaborate with UNHCR on incorporating study findings into their Health Information Systems.
10. Identify research or program related needs as generated by surveillance and outbreak response activities
11. Assist in outbreak response activities (national and international) as needed
12. National and International travel for assessment, supervision, activity participation, and conference attendance as necessary
13. Monitor surveillance activities of selected implementing partners and technical officers assisting in the implementation of these activities.

14. Draft and share monthly surveillance reports for partners in the field


15. Write up surveillance and other program activities as abstracts, articles etc. to be presented at conferences or submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals


16. Produce training material for various diseases of public health concern and facilitate trainings of field stakeholders 


17. Any other duties as assigned.




Selection Process
:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE.  THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria
: 

à        
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.  à         Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.à         Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on 
       their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à         Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
       advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à        
 Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
       positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment 
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
       Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à        Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official. 

DEFINITIONS


1.  Eligible Family Member (EFM):  An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
 
  • Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
  • Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
  • Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
  • Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
   2.  U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM):  For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria: 
  • U.S. Citizen; and,
  • EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
  • Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
  
    1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
    2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
 3.  Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM):  EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment: 
                        ·         Is a U.S. citizen; and
·         Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
·         Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
·         Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
·         Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
 4.  Member of Household (MOH):  An individual who accompanies a  direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.  An MOH is: 
  • Not an EFM; and,
  • Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
  • Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
 A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member.  A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who: 
  • Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
  • Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
  • Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
  • Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). 
 NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP. 
6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
 
  • Is locally resident; and,
  • Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
  • Is subject to host country employment and tax laws. 
 EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR.  All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).  
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