Epidemiologist

Ministry of Health

The ministry of Health through Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung disease unit whose mandate is to control and manage TB, Leprosy and Lung Disease in the country has been implementing the Global Fund Grants for a number of years.

PMU is responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, evaluation and monitoring TB Global fund grant work plans and budgets, under the Ministry of Health.

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Reports to the head DLTLD through the section head Policy, Planning and research.

The holder of this post is expected to document the epidemiological evidence of disease burden and works in collaboration with the Division of Health information systems.

Education and Experience:

• A Masters degree in public health (MPH) or a Master of Science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment.
• 3 years work experience in epidemiology and/or public health programs, includes analysis of epidemiologic data and/or research studies.
• Skill in providing technical expertise and guidance in the development, implementation and evaluation of epidemiological studies and projects and the analysis of epidemiologic data and data collected from program results and operational studies.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners.
• Must have computer skills and the ability to use office software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, and basic statistical software packages, SPSS, STATA and EPI Info.
• Fluency in English and good communication and inter personal skills

More information on the posts can be obtained from the Ministry’s Website: www.health.go.ke

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates using PSC 2 forms which can be downloaded from PSC Website (www.publicservice.go.ke) to:

Head, Human Resource Management Department,

Ministry of Health

Afya House, Cathedral Road

P.O Box 30016-00100

Nairobi

NB: Deadline for application is 15th January, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.