Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) job at Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
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Vacancy title:
Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Education ]

Jobs at:

Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 06 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 23 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To coordinate the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) Intermediate program activities, including mentorship and capacity building in order to improve epidemiolocal capacity, disease surveillance and outbreak response in Zambia.

Roles and Responsibilities
● Leads the FETP-Intermediate trainings throughout Zambia, including delivering workshops and mentoring on
deliverables.
● Mentors FETP-Intermediate residents to conduct surveillance system evaluations, surveillance data analyses,
field/outbreak investigations, and a group project on public health priority event (s)
● Identifies skills gaps in mentees to develop customized mentorship plans
● Coordinates and undertakes monitoring and evaluation of FETP-Intermediate activities
● Leads efforts to improve quality of Zambia FETP-Intermediate program
● Lead and/or participates in field investigation in assigned provinces in coordination with the Provincial and District
Health Offices

Qualifications & Experience
● Full Grade 12 School Certificate with minimum five O level credits including English and Mathematics
● Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demography, Environmental Health or related
● Graduate of Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme or related field
● Minimum of three (3) years in public health practice, oriented organization experience of having worked in a health agency will be an added advantage.
● A good understanding of Field Epidemiology Training Programme
● Intermediate to advanced ability using ≥1 statistical software (e.g., STATA, EpiInfo, R, SPSS, etc.)
● Ability to provide substantive feedback on written reports or scientific articles such as abstracts and manuscripts.
● Experience with USG donor funded programs is an advantage

Desired experience
● Experience working in or with a Governmental Agency
● Experience working in the health sector is desirable
● Familiarity with ZNPHI’s role in health security in Zambia
● Experience working with and on Donor funded projects is an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Interpersonal skills, patient, confidentiality, facilitation skills
● Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office and PowerPoint
● Capacity in decision-making and problem-solving
● Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment with tact and diplomacy
● Experience working well on teams within varying areas of expertise to accomplish project objectives

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• All interested persons meeting the above qualifications and experience should send their written applications to the undersigned with verified copies of academic and professional qualifications, detailed Curriculum Vitae with three references including their contact numbers.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 31 st October, 2023. All applications must be clearly marked on the envelope indicating the position one is applying for. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates should address their application letters to:
• The Director General
Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)
Stand 1186, Corner Addis Ababa Drive & Chaholi Road,
LUSAKA

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, November 06 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 23-10-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-10-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-10-2066
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