Consultant – Epidemiologist (Yellow Fever)

nairobi cityKE

full-time

bachelor

5 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023

- closed

Purpose of consultancy

To define the risk level for countries endemic for yellow fever using standardized methodologies.

Deliverables

  • Task 1: To conduct sub-national yellow fever risk assessments and develop risk profiles validated with country stakeholders in at least 3-4 countries in Africa. 
  • Output 1: Sub-national yellow fever risk assessment and risk profiles validated with country stakeholders in at least 3-4 countries in Africa (expected by the end of contract).
  • Task 2: To conduct analysis work in collaboration with the Risk Analysis Working Group (RAWG).
  • Output 2: Two updated risk ranking of countries using standardized methodology (expected by early 2023 and mid 2023).
  • Task 3: To provide technical appraisal of a model developed to create vaccine coverage heat maps for countries in Africa to improve identification of critical immunity gaps. 
  • Output 3: Written guidance on use of the model, suggestions for improvement on use of the model to identify immunity gaps (final draft expected by the end of contract). 
  • Task 4: To plan and convene an in-country workshop, assuring MoH engagement and partner participation in relation to a subnational risk analysis for YF in a high-risk country in Africa.
  • Output 4: Technical guidance development for MoH on YF risk analysis (final draft expected by the end of contract).

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Advanced university level degree (in epidemiology, public health, or similar field).

Experience

Essential:

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience combined at the national and international levels, in the areas of epidemiology, public health risk analysis, public health needs assessments, or health emergencies. 
  • Field experience in Africa, Latin America, or the Caribbean.
  • Prior experience in areas related to health systems or health data.

Desirable: 

  • Experience with WHO, UN agencies, US CDC or a health cluster member organization.

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Proven ability in managing and analyzing public health data sets.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work together as a team with a variety of stakeholders and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability in risk analysis.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and remote working technologies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in developing and implementing public health policies and strategies in the context of emergencies. 
  • Expertise in vector surveillance, yellow fever programmes or outbreak responses.
  • Sound knowledge of viral hemorrhagic fevers and/or arboviral diseases.

Languages required:

Essential: 

  • Expert knowledge of English. 
  • Expert knowledge of French.

Closing Date : Nov 30, 2022

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