Epidemiologist
About the role of epidemiologist
Epidemiologists with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) typically work in three areas: outbreak response/control, surveys and research.
You may be called upon to establish a surveillance system for cholera or meningitis outbreak, conduct a mortality survey, or design and implement a monitoring and evaluation plan for targeted diseases.
Requirements
- Compliance with Essential Criteria
- Degree or Master’s degree in epidemiology and/or Masters in Control of Infectious Diseases and/or Masters in Public Health with an epidemiological focus
- Proven practical skills in design, implementation, and evaluation of surveys, and in quantitative/qualitative research methods
- Knowledge and ability to launch surveillance systems, training, contingency planning for campaigns and other epidemic and nutritional interventions
- Experience with relevant software packages
- Experience working outside the home country (ideally in developing countries)
- Available to work infield for 6-9 months or available to work in emergency contexts for short term placements (3-6 weeks)
Assets
- Medical background (MD qualification)
- Familiarity with tropical and infectious diseases
- Experience in emergency response to outbreaks
- Prior experience contributing to scientific publications or demonstrated interest in research