Job Description
Overview:
The CDC Enhancing Global Health Security (EGHS) project is a global mechanism that supports Global Health Security Agenda goals through programs and activities focused on protecting and improving health security at country and regional levels. Core priorities include strengthened laboratory and surveillance systems, public health workforce, emergency operations and capacity to implement the International Health Regulations.
The primary function of this position is to provide technical assistance to recipients of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism (GFATM C19RM) to capacitate the Division of Disease Surveillance and Response (DDSR) to support linkages of surveillance data for preparedness and response at national and county levels.
Technical Responsibilities:
• Support and improve linkage of event-based surveillance and hospital event-based surveillance with national and county emergency operation centers (EOCs) for investigations.
• Support rolling out of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response technical guidelines.
• Support organizational leadership and coordination capacities during disease investigation and response
• Closely work with DDSR’s leadership to support adoption and dissemination of national policies, procedures, protocol, algorithms and plans for preparedness and response at county Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs).
• Provide technical assistance for training multisectoral response teams at national and sub-national levels
• Supporting with national and counties disease prevention and control including water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs
Applied Knowledge and Skills
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated capacity to interpret data and inform evidence-based decision making.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to network and collaborate with others in a complex multi-partner context.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.
Education and Experience
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, international relations, or other relevant discipline (or international equivalent).
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in electronic surveillance systems or health information systems, preferably in Kenya.
• Experience working with multiple national and county level health agencies/divisions and an understanding of the Kenyan health system.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• International program development or program management experience preferred.
Typical Physical Demands
• Typical office environment
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used
• Personal computer, Microsoft Office (Office 365, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Skype/Zoom/Teams, cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel
• Up to 75% within the country
Language Requirements
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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