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KEMRI Surveillance Coordinator Job Vacancies in Dadaab, Kenya october 2012
KEMRI/CDC Reseach & Public Health Collaboration
Opening date 28/09/2012
Vacancy No. k111/09/12
Program description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research
Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose
remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.
Due to its continued growth, the Refugee Health Program has the following vacancy.
Surveillance Coordinator – Dadaab
(MR 9 or 10) Grading depend with Qualifications
Location: Dadaab Refugee Camps, North Eastern Province
Reports to: program Head
Essential Requirements
o Degree in Medicine(MD, MBChB or equivalent) and registered with the Medical Board OR
o Bachelor’s Degree in another health related field, AND with at least 3
years experience in refugee health, disease surveillance, epidemiology
- Knowledge of communicable diseases & public health
- Experience with data collection and data collection tools
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Proficiency in oral and written English language required, working knowledge of Somali language desired but not required
- Willingness to work in Dadaab refugee camp
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the existing facility-based disease surveillance activities in Hagadera camp, Dadaab
- Initiate expansion of disease surveillance to other sites in Dadaab and along the cross-border region
- Oversee laboratory quality improvements
- Manage all logistics associated with carrying out surveillance activities in the camp.
- Supervise study team – including clinical, lab, and data staff.
- Maintain complete and accurate records using developed data collection instruments; report back to staff in Nairobi
- Provide technical support to UNHCR and partners as required.
- Lead and participate in response to public health events of concern that occur in Dadaab and the region
- Work closely with County and regional health authorities
- Other duties as assigned.
Terms Of Employment:
Contract for 1 year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service.
Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the
appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
competency.
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
- Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies of Certificates
- Day time contact telephone number
Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.
Due no later than 12th October2012: To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu OR or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are
strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form
available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project
Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
The KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not
charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including,
application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.if asked
for a fee, report such a request immediatey to: 0701112145
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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