FLU Program Epidemiologist - Cts Global, Jakarta
CTS GLOBAL USA, HEALTH, HIV AIDS, JAKARTA, JAVA, MONEV 3:12 AM
Closing date: 14 Oct 2011
The FLU Program Epidemiologist will independently provide all labor, supplies, material and equipment in support of the Organization by providing the following services:
The candidate will:
Provide lead guidance and strategy, in collaboration with the Organization Influenza Division in Atlanta, toward the coordination and implementation of Organization’s International Influenza Strategy within Indonesia.
Conduct epidemiological studies pertaining to the occurrence and prevention of morbidity and mortality, including surveillance, investigation and control of emerging infections, noninfectious diseases, new pathogens; and environmental toxins; and/or evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, biologics, and medical devices.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct epidemiological research studies, responds to outbreaks of disease, develops and tests hypotheses, designs statistical methodology, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria; synthesizes data, interprets results and disseminates results in publications and presentations.
Work with US Embassy, USG agencies, including Organization’s Atlanta office, and Indonesian government staff to support development pandemic preparedness measures, guidelines and training, evaluation of preparedness plans and of epidemiologic and laboratory surveillance capacity.
Determine the approach, methods, and procedures to use in order to obtain the information requested, taking into consideration the requirements established by agency regulations, ethical regulations, and US Federal law as well as Indonesian law. This includes developing and modifying assessment tools, protocols, and statistical methodology and study design.
Write comprehensive statistical and analytical reports from major epidemiological studies and collaborates with other scientists, analysts, and statisticians to develop a joint analyses and any other required publications. Findings and research papers are considered to be authoritative scientific documents.
Provide technical consultation to the Organization (as well as senior Ministry of Health officials) and advise the use of epidemiological methods in all aspects of public health including surveillance, investigation, disease control and prevention, and/or the frequency and seriousness of adverse drug reactions. Opinions are authoritative, precedent setting and decisions have major public health and/or economic consequences to regulated industry.
Collaborate with and provide technical support to other agencies working with the U.S. Embassy, along with other national and international agencies.
Draw upon a comprehensive knowledge of epidemiology to anticipate and identify subtle or obscure problems and provide evidence to direct swift and effective public health control and prevention measures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor`s or higher degree with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
At least 2 years experience involves participating in various aspects of epidemiological studies, survey design and processes by developing policy and objectives, appraising programs and initiating requirements for the studies. It also includes participating with scientific and program consultants in conducting searches or reviews of existing literature and data in a scientific area; developing research protocols and design and conducting studies, etc.
Medical and Security clearances are required.
Speak and write English level IV. Indonesian language skills a plus.
The candidate will work both independently, and as part of a team as situations exist.
Travel will be required
How to Apply: Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at CTS GLOBAL USA
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