πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ Jhpiego – 2 Positions
Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Event Based Surveillance Analyst
2.) Surveillance Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Event Based Surveillance Analyst
Job Advert for Event Based Surveillance AnalystΒ Internal/ExternalΒ Β
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, has strengthened public health programming for fiveΒ decades in several countries through evidence-based, quality-focused public health interventions. JhpiegoΒ have worked closely with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone since 2018 throughΒ MomentumΒ Β Country and Global Leadership ProgramΒ in Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child health CH andΒ IPC/WASH projects, the US-CDC-fundedΒ Global Health SecurityΒ project, the Health Resources and ServicesΒ Administration-fundedΒ Global Reach II, and the USAID-fundedΒ Impact MalariaΒ project
Jhpiego Sierra Leone Country Office seeks a candidate for a full-time analyst position focused on carryingΒ out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities associated with event-based surveillanceΒ (EBS) systems and associated alert and response operations (ARO) at the Sierra Leone EOC. This positionΒ works 40 hours a week.
The analyst will be hired by Jhpiego and assigned to the 117 Call Centre and/or Event-Based SurveillanceΒ unit at the Directorate of Health Security and Emergencies in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This is an outstandingΒ opportunity to work with the nationβs lead agency charged with protecting Sierra Leoneβs public health.
The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:
Position: Event Based Surveillance AnalystΒ Β
Technical Area: SurveillanceΒ Β
Reports to: Project Lead GHSΒ Β
Location: Freetown, Sierra LeoneΒ Β
Duties and Specific Responsibilities:Β
Technical:Β Β
βΒ Support the development and review of scripts and checklists for call agents
βΒ Conduct routine surveillance using digital surveillance platforms, such as EIOS and other sources toΒ detect signals of unusual or unexpected events
βΒ Support signal detection, verification, risk assessment and escalation from both digital and non digital sources
βΒ Facilitate or participate in regular public health intelligence meetings
βΒ Support the Call Centre/EBS Surveillance unit the verification of events
βΒ Support the Call Centre/EBS Surveillance unit in outbreak investigation and response activitiesΒ Β βΒ Register and log signals/events and their associated follow up actions into EBSβs event managementΒ system
βΒ Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBSΒ reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations
βΒ Monitor and evaluate uptake and performance of new and existing EBS technologies and products
March,Β 2023
βΒ Liaise with MoHS surveillance staff supporting indicator-based surveillance (IBS) systems such asΒ DHIS2/eCBDS
βΒ Development of concepts and strategy/SOPs for subnational EBS deployment and implementationΒ Β βΒ Support 7-1-7 monitoring and evaluation framework for detection and response to eventsΒ Β βΒ Development/improvement and standardization of training materials/SOPs/manualΒ Β βΒ Conduct training for subnational staff on EBS
βΒ Participate in EBS learning and community of practice for Jhpiego regional EBS teamΒ Β βΒ Carry out other tasks that may be assigned by the global health security team lead or the Director ofΒ EOC
Program Support and ComplianceΒ Β
βΒ Contribute to/draft project documents such as weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and final technicalΒ reports
βΒ Participate in Core Surveillance Technical Working Group meetings
βΒ Support monitoring of progress on key deliverables and activities outlined in the work planΒ Β βΒ Support planning and execution of workshops and activities
βΒ Support timely deliverables of project activities
βΒ Ensure compliance with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulationsΒ Β βΒ Ensure compliance with Donor policies and regulations
βΒ In coordination with project leadership, provide management support for routine and ad-hocΒ meetings, including agenda planning and development, and follow-up on key action items, etc.
Required Qualifications and ExperienceΒ Β
βΒ Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance or related field, with at least eightΒ Β years of professional experience
βΒ Field Epidemiology training is an advantage
βΒ Strong skills in disease surveillance and public health intelligence
βΒ Experience in designing and implementing an Event-based surveillance program, signal miningΒ Β products like EIOS
βΒ Knowledge of digital disease surveillance platforms like eCBDS, DHIS2, event management systemΒ Β βΒ High proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Information Technology
βΒ High proficiency in software for analyzing/interpreting surveillance data (e.g Epi Info, Excel, SAS,Β Β STATA, R, Tableau, Microsoft BI)
βΒ Strong oral and written communication skills
βΒ Strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
βΒ Ability to interact and communicate well with a multi-disciplinary team
βΒ Detail-oriented work ethics
βΒ Ability to communicate well with internal and external partners, including international partners
Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:
Clearly state in the subject area the position and the Technical Area youΒ are applying for, if not clearly stated your application will not be considered.
Deadline for the submission of applications:Β 20thΒ March, 2023.Β Please note that given the likely high volumeΒ of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2.) Surveillance Officer
Job Advert for Surveillance OfficerΒ Internal/ExternalΒ Β
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, has strengthened public health programming for fiveΒ decades in several countries through evidence-based, quality-focused public health interventions. JhpiegoΒ have worked closely with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone since 2018 throughΒ MomentumΒ Β Country and Global Leadership ProgramΒ in Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child health CH andΒ IPC/WASH projects, the US-CDC-fundedΒ Global Health SecurityΒ project, the Health Resources and ServicesΒ Administration-fundedΒ Global Reach II, and the USAID-fundedΒ Impact MalariaΒ project.
Jhpiego Sierra Leone Country Office seeks a candidate for a full-time Surveillance Officer position focused onΒ carrying out a full range of surveillance activities associated with event-based surveillance (EBS). ThisΒ position works 40 hours a week.
The Surveillance Officer will be hired by Jhpiego and assigned to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation ofΒ Sierra Leone to support the government with necessary advice, to coordinate action, to prevent, prepare for,Β detect, rapidly respond to public health events.
The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:
Position: Surveillance Officer (1 position)Β Β
Technical Area: Surveillance /117Β Β
Β Β
Job Location: Freetown, Sierra LeoneΒ Β
Reports to: Project Lead EGHSΒ Β
Duties and Specific Responsibilities:Β
Technical:Β Β
βΒ Contribute to the development and improvement of technical documents; call agentβs call scripts forΒ different priority diseases, standard operating procedures, manuals, guidelines, checklists, and otherΒ work-related documents.
βΒ Strengthen the linkage of 117 call center with the surveillance unit, and other one health stakeholdersΒ Β βΒ Develop and disseminate weekly 117 call center reports with management.
βΒ Keep and maintain a rumor log to track conversations and follow trends of happening in theΒ communities.
βΒ Log on signals received from calls on the signal platform and share weekly report to include numberΒ of escalated signals, the number of signals confirmed as events, number of investigations done.Β Β βΒ Facilitate daily/weekly meetings to discuss signals detected through the call centerΒ Β βΒ Coaching and mentorship of 117 call center staff on disease and signal detection, verification,Β escalation and documentation
βΒ Carry out other tasks that may be assigned by your supervisor or the Surveillance ManagerΒ Β βΒ Undertake regular field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of 117Β subnational staff.
March,Β 2023
Program Support and ComplianceΒ Β
βΒ Contribute to/draft project documents such as weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and final technicalΒ reports
βΒ Participate in Core Surveillance Technical Working Group meetings
βΒ Support monitoring of progress on key deliverables and activities outlined in the work planΒ Β βΒ Support planning and execution of workshops and activities
βΒ Support timely deliverables of project activities
βΒ Ensure compliance with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulationsΒ Β βΒ Ensure compliance with Donor policies and regulations
βΒ In coordination with project leadership, provide management support for routine and ad-hocΒ meetings, including agenda planning and development, and follow-up on key action items, etc.
Required Qualifications and ExperienceΒ Β
βΒ Advanced degree in public health, surveillance, epidemiology or related field, with at least five yearsΒ Β of professional experience
βΒ Strong skills in script writing, social media, and prior experience working in communicationsΒ Β organizations or call centers
βΒ Experience in designing and implementing health communications program
βΒ Knowledge of digital disease surveillance platforms
βΒ High proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Information Technology
βΒ Strong oral and written communication skills
βΒ Strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
βΒ Ability to interact and communicate well with a multi-disciplinary team
βΒ Detail-oriented work ethics
βΒ Ability to communicate well with internal and external partners, including international partners
Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:
Clearly state in the subject area the position and the Technical Area youΒ are applying for, if not clearly stated your application will not be considered.
Deadline for the submission of applications:Β 20thΒ March, 2023.Β Please note that given the likely high volumeΒ of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.