Junior Epidemiologist needed at Right to Care

Description

Study Design and Analysis

• Design and implement epidemiological studies and surveys to investigate public health issues.
• Develop research protocols, including defining study populations, sampling methods, and data collection procedures.
• Conduct complex statistical analyses using appropriate biostatistical methods and software. 

Data Management

• Collect, manage, and analyse large datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Develop and maintain databases for epidemiological research.
• Implement data cleaning and pre-processing procedures to prepare data for analysis.

Administration and Operations

• Provide support on data collection and collation and analysis by utilizing statistical methods and software to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Assist preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on epidemiological findings including production of monthly epidemiological bulletins for internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting and Dissemination

• Provide support on data collection and collation and analysis by utilizing statistical methods and software to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Assist preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on epidemiological findings including production of monthly epidemiological bulletins for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualification

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in epidemiological methods and statistics.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and software (e.g., STATA, R, SAS, SPSS).or relevant packages.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• The successful candidate will have a passion for public health, a commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry, and the ability to translate research findings into actionable public health strategies.