priority zoonotic disease data clerk

Duration of contract: 12 months with possible extension

Work Place: Ethiopian Public Health Institute

Reporting to: Zoonotic Disease Division 

Number needed: One

Roles and responsibilities

•     Coordinate and collect epidemiological and lab data process.

•     Organize/ Facilitate trainings, workshops and meetings involving stakeholders at regional and national level 

•     Involve in outbreak investigation and response efforts through collection of samples, undertaking laboratory investigation and epidemiological data.

•     Support reporting and communication between public health and veterinary agencies at regional level.

•     Communicate results of disease investigation to respective departments and bureau’s and higher levels as necessary.

•     Support the regional veterinary clinics and public health/veterinary laboratory performing diagnostic testing and surveillance.

•     Maintain a database of disease reports for surveillance and response purposes.

•     Disseminate educational materials to professionals and community level facilities to increase awareness on zoonotic diseases.

•     Ensure documentation of community sensitization activities including location, time spent, and number of people sensitized.

Degree or MSc in public health, laboratory, biology and data management officer.

· 4 years’ experience for M.Sc. and above demonstrated experience

·  6 years’ experience for BSC and above demonstrated experience