Data.FI Nigeria Epidemiologist Vacancy at Palladium Group


Posted on: Fri 08-11-2019

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
 
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.
Palladium
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Data.FI Nigeria Epidemiologist
 
Location: Abuja
 
Project Overview and Role   
  • Palladium is currently seeking an epidemiologist to provide leadership for advanced analyses to evaluate the HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities in Nigeria using electronic medical systems, OVC case management, supply chain, and viral load data for the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) award.
Responsibilities   
  • Support the development of an Evaluation Framework to guide analysis and triangulation of existing evaluation, research and program data (electronic or otherwise) to better inform disease control efforts
  • Coordinate the development of required umbrella protocols Data.Fi project as well as provide feedback to all implementing partners with individual data systems on appropriate collection of high-quality data towards monitoring the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Requirements   
  • Medical related Degree (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy) is required
  • A Master's or a higher degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Field Epidemiology, Social Sciences or related field is also required
  • At least 5 years progressive public health experience and/or research experience within the HIV/AIDS program
Preferred qualifications:
  • Demonstrate detailed understanding of Nigeria’s HIV epidemic response
  • Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology, statistical analysis and public health relevant to the HIV and TB epidemic
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of Geospatial tools such as QGIS, ArchGIS and any other mapping tools is required
Application Closing Date
15th November, 2019.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: