Vacancy title:
Epidemiologist
Jobs at:
Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI)Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 21 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 05 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Objective
To collect and analyze Epidemiological OHS data in order to investigate health issues related to employees in all work places for decision making.
Duties And Responsibilities
• Collect and analyse OHS data to ensure timely preparation and submission of OHS Epidemiological Surveillance Reports in order to facilitate decision making.
• Coordinates and undertakes timely occupational epidemiological research to inform OHS policies, standards and risk management activitie
• Develops and reviews timely Epidemiological Surveillance Systems in order to enhance data collection and analysis.
• Undertakes fitness for work assessment of employees at the station and outreach as well as surveillance of employee’s health.
• Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills
• Coordinates and undertakes regularly public occupational health programmes in order to enhance OHS awareness.
• Coordinates effectively the development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance of the Unit and individuals.
• Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.
Qualifications And Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent,
• MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage
• Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field
• Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Valid Practicing License
• Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS
• Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
• Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Closing Date: 21 March 2025
• For any queries contact the Institute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or +260 764836633
• Candidates should send a cover letter, Educational & Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;
• The Director
• Occupational Health and Safety Institute
• P.O. Box 20205
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