The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received a grant from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement (CoAg), a strategic mechanism of the United States Government (USG) to implement activities in line with its mandate in support of the Public health response to HIV/AIDS and other health systems. CDC will be supporting a pool of Human Resources that are expected to lead the implementation of the grant. The staff to be recruited under this grant will be contracted by the MOH. The contracts are for one (1) year renewable subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.
Job Title: 8 Epidemiologists
Works station: Regional Referral Hospital (Naguru, Entebbe, Soroti, Arua, Fortportal, Hoima, Mubende & Masaka)
Reports to: Principal Epidemiologist

Job Purpose: To support implementation of policies and plans on epidemic and disaster preparedness and control by carrying out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries

Key Outputs
• Epidemiologic Investigations conducted by Investigating and responding to disease epidemics and disasters
• Epidemiologic services provided
• Participation in surveillance activities
• Epidemiologic findings disseminated.
• Participation in Administrative and Program Projects and Activities

Key Functions
• Participates in epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations
• Performs statistical analyses of investigations
• Participates in the design, management, and use of surveillance systems
• Overseeing data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of epidemic prone diseases
• Participates in the design of instruments for the collection of surveillance information and data Training district health workers on epidemic preparedness, control and surveillance
• Implements new or revises existing surveillance systems
• Participates in the development and dissemination of data and epidemiologic findings
• Preparing periodic monitoring and performance reports.

Qualifications
• MBChB or BVM or a Degree in Epidemiology or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution
• Master’s degree with a focus in epidemiology or any other related field would be of added advantage.
• Three (3) years relevant working experience in epidemiology in a public health organization at national level or multinational Organization.

Competences
• Ability to perform Epidemiologic Assessment and Analysis
• Ability to develop and support leadership and Systems Thinking
• Use Effective Communication Strategies
• Planning and organization skills

Method of Application

Application procedure Handwritten applications should be Hand Delivered to the Central Registry of the MOH Headquarters-Kampala between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health Headquarters (Central Registry)
Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya
Tel. +256417-712260/ +256417-712221

Please include your telephone number and email contacts on the application. Applicants should attach the following:
a) Recent passport-size photograph.
b) Copy of the National Identity Card.
c) Detailed curriculum Vitae.
d) Certified copies of the academic certificates and transcripts.
e) Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers.
f) A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday September 10, 2021; 5:00Pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the MOH Noticeboard
Salary and Benefits: The position has attractive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.