Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for appointment:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., & ChB.) Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in the field of Field Epidemiology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Have a Valid Practicing License;
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing;
• Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time;

Duties and responsibilities:
The Epidemiologist shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
• Provide authoritative advice to National Public Health Authorities and lead the epidemiological work of the County Office that underpins policy formulation;
• Support relevant teams on building core capacities for surveillance, early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of International concern, as required in the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005;
• Ensure that the County has access to all relevant existing county- specific health-related data. This includes National and Sub- National datasets, such as demographics of populations affected by specific diseases (relevant age, gender, etc.) and time trends.
• Analyze such data sets to provide additional insights on the country’s health context and epidemiological situation;
• Serve as focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data;
• Assist the government and relevant institutions on the enhancement of national capacities in epidemic and disease- trends’ forecasting and detection systems, including epidemiology and laboratory surveillance for monitoring and evaluating the core surveillance and real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data;
• Lead and coordinate the development of training courses for public health professionals on epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or the improvement of related data management;
• Collaborate with Health Emergency teams to promote County’s position and successfully influence national health authorities to develop infection prevention and control programmes in health care facilities, including (where and when required) focusing on preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics;
• Participate, as needed, in risk assessments for unusual health events;
• Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of a national system for comprehensive data collection and trend analysis of public health events;
• Play a lead role in the analysis, interpretation, and knowledge building of surveillance data (including virological data) through County and peer-reviewed publications and media;
• Encourage collaboration and develop innovative advocacy initiatives and project proposals for joint action and resource mobilization to augment national, operational responses to public health events;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.
Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before
6th May, 2024 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.



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