Vacancy title:
Epidemiologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Science, Category: Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The epidemiologist will work with the Global Health Security department at IDI  to support the documentation of success stories, generation of hypotheses and scientific writing efforts. The role shall also include supporting capacity-building efforts to establish knowledge management hubs and working with the program academic consortium to maximize scientific and scholarly output from the GHS programs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and professional input for overarching information management including identification and promotion of creative solutions for knowledge management under the GHS. 
• Collaborate with the GHS program team to analyze project data for key messages, including preparation of project related communications 
• Collaborate with the program statistician to vet project data, and develop hypotheses to inform secondary data analysis 
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and experience through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products and publications. 
• Develop and deliver presentations to GHS stakeholders and policymakers  
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Academic Qualifications

• A primary degree in a health-related field and a master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or equivalent from a chartered university

Person Specification

• Strong scientific writing skills with experience in manuscript and scientific reports preparation and/or review 
• A good command of biostatistics and capacity to use various quantitative analytical tools/software 
• A good command of the structure, roles and responsibilities of national public health Institutes 
• Ability to consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies. 
• Ability to work in a virtual team environment to design, analyze, and report on research projects. 
• Strong analytical communication, critical thinking, and critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise. 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize projects. 
• Knowledge of the program management principles 
• Strong focus and quality and timely delivery of work. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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