Term of Reference for Consultant - Field Epidemiology Training Program India
Position Description
Position Name | Consultant |
Position type | Full-time |
No. of Positions | Two |
Organization | SAFETYNET |
Reporting to | FETP Course Coordinator, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology |
Location | Chennai |
Background
SAFETYNET, or South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network, Inc. is an organization that fosters collaboration and cooperation in disease prevention and control efforts among countries in the Asia Pacific region by supporting applied epidemiology programs and enhancing surveillance systems.
SAFETYNET cooperates with government, non-government, and international agencies to increase inter-regional exchange, expertise sharing, and inter-agency and interdisciplinary collaborations to build applied epidemiology capacity among Asian nations. SAFETYNET supports frontline, intermediate and advanced epidemiology training.
SAFETYNET is committed to supporting the countries in running FETP programs and thus is looking forward to recruiting highly qualified persons for the position of consultants
Job Summary
Under the guidance of the NIE-EIS Program Director, the Consultant for the EIS Program will provide techno-managerial support to the India EIS Program for the smooth running of the program. As a consultant, s/he is expected to undertake activities related to fieldwork, mentorship and for India EIS Officers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to the India EIS officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL)
Mentor India EIS officers related to outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance system and epidemiological studies
Review EIS reports related to public health response technically and facilitate administrative approval
Review scientific abstracts for conferences and scientific presentations at national/international forums
Review manuscripts for administrative submission and publications
Review progress of the EIS trainees on their CALs and support NIE-ICMR in updating database of EIS officer projects
Coordinate with the NIE-EIS team for Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS)
Coordinate common EIS hub activities like monthly seminars, field investigations, EIS annual conference, hub meetings and other activities as assigned.
Develop an epidemiological analysis plan, conduct descriptive and analytical epidemiological studies
Support in district level Frontline Epidemiology Training conducted by NIE-ICMR.
Plan surveillance to assess disease/ health condition/ risk factor burden of public health importance
Support in documenting EIS program guidelines, standard operating procedures and required program monthly and quarterly reports
Visit to placement sites and field investigation sites to mentor and monitor EIS Officers activities and Frontline Epidemiology Training Activities.
Any other work assigned by the NIE EIS Director/CDC Advisors for EIS.
Essential Qualifications:
MD in Community Medicine/PSM (OR)
DNB (Epidemiology) (OR)
Master’s degree in Epidemiology / Applied Epidemiology / Public Health / India – EIS (FETP) after MBBS (OR)
PhD in Epidemiology/Public Health after MBBS
Desirable Qualification:
Additional Doctoral/Post-doctoral research/ teaching experience in the above subjects in recognized institute(s)
Knowledge of Computer Applications or Data Management.
Working experience in the Government sector/PSU or any reputed organization in the management of research/programme activities
Remuneration
The remuneration will be competitive based on the qualifications and experience. Travel allowance and per diem will be paid for work-related travel as per NIE travel policy.
How to apply:
After reviewing the job description and responsibilities, submit your application with the latest CV, and documents supporting education and experience to SAFETYNET at mohankumar@safetynet-web.org and n.mandhi@safetynet-web.org. Please note that the last date for applying is September 20, 2024
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