Position Overview

The incumbent will provide technical leadership and lead in the following activities within SECURE Nigeria:

Acute Febrile illness (AFI) sentinel surveillance
Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) surveillance
Development of priority disease strategic plan for NCDC
Surveillance data quality management system at NCDC
Assessment of the capacity for e Laboratory IDSR and Logistic management system at the national public health institute.vi) Hand Hygiene program implementation. The surveillance and Epidemiology lead will work closely with other members of the team, NCDC and NPHCDA to achieve project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational leadership as needed to implement surveillance for Acute febrile illness (AFI), Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) surveillance and other surveillance activities within the SECURE-Nigeria project
Develop close working relationships with NCDC and priority disease technical working groups (TWG) to support outbreak response activities
Develop protocol and provide technical leadership in the evaluation of public health functions and process as required
Support disease technical working group
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen surveillance operations of the GoN
Facilitate the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions
Supervise technical, operational, and managerial aspects of SECURE-Nigeria project as a senior member of the team
Assist the project director to ensure effective management, and accountability of the SECURE-Nigeria project, through providing technical leadership to diverse teams to deliver on project’s deliverables and mandate
Provide technical support to the team in the areas of infectious disease and event surveillance, infection prevention and control and epidemiological research
Coordinate the development of strategies, SOPs, standards, and guidelines for public health surveillance

Minimum Requirements

Essentials:

Advanced Clinical Degree (MD, MBBS, BMChB, BPh, DM, RN or equivalent Degree) with at least 7 years’ experience in disease surveillance
An Advanced Degree in epidemiology, Public Health or related background is needed
A thorough understanding of IDSR guideline and relevant infectious disease epidemiology and public health issues
Strong scientific background with a track record of published studies
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills

Desirable:

Proficiency in the use of data analytical software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Application Closing Date

16th December, 2022.