Epidemiologist

About the role

The Uganda Heart Institute is looking for an Epidemiologist in Kampala to support the implementation of policies and plans on epidemic and disaster preparedness and control. The role carries out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Key responsibilities

• Support epidemic and disease response activities.
• Participate in surveillance activities and disseminate epidemiological findings.
• Take part in epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations.
• Perform statistical analyses of investigation and surveillance data.
• Help design, manage and evaluate surveillance systems.
• Supervise data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation.
• Help design instruments for collecting surveillance data.
• Conduct on-the-job training for medical, nursing and health sciences trainees.
• Take part in community sensitization and public education campaigns.
• Adhere strictly to the professional code of conduct and ethics.

Required profile

• MB.Ch.B. or a degree in Epidemiology or a related health field from a recognized university or institution.
• A Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health is an added advantage.
• Two years of relevant experience in epidemiology within a public health organization at national or multinational level.