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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
 
BUSINESS UNIT: NICD
DISCIPLINE: CENTRE FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND MENINGITIS
LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM
POSITION: FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGIST
PAY GRADE: (FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 12 MONTHS) D1
REFERENCE NUMBER: NICDCDC0121/001-01
 
To provide support for all the existing activities of the centre with specific reference to epidemiological support for COVID-19-related research studies or COVID-19–related surveillance activities in CRDM.
 
 
Key Job Responsibilities
■Provide support for all activities of the CRDM specific reference to epidemiological support including the COVID-19 related surveillance and research activities, outbreak and pandemic responses requiring support ■Play a lead role in the development of investigation forms, standard operating procedures, database development real time data checks, preparing weekly surveillance/ research reports and supporting site staff with project activities ■Assist with CRDM COVID-19 related surveillance and other activities as need ■Train the appropriate audiences on study procedures, databases and reporting ■Generate reports, interpret data and provide analyses to ensure that accurate data is available for analysis and preparation of manuscripts ■Keep up to date with relevant, current and emerging research, methods and technologies to ensure personal growth and development, perform appropriate research and publish in relevant scientific journals ■Comply with any reasonable and lawful instruction issued by the manager.
 
 
Minimum requirements & key competencies
■MSc in Public Health and / or MPH Field Epidemiology or relevant equivalent (essential) ■Valid driver’s license [Code E / EB] ■Experience in applied epidemiology, public health and communicable diseases essential ■Experience with data analysis and Database development ■Infectious diseases epidemiology experience (desirable) ■Research experience ■Skilled in epidemiology and application of epidemiological skills ■Understand the research process, field research experience ■General management and administration (desirable) ■Knowledge of and insight into NHLS and NICD laboratory practice(desirable) ■Communication skills (verbal & written) ■Ability to work under pressure ■Interpersonal skills ■Time management ■Attention to detail ■Planning and organizing skills ■Thinking on one’s feet ■Assertiveness ■Flexibility / Adaptability ■Ability to produce statistics ■Report writing skills ■Diplomatic skills ■Teaching / Training.


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 E-mail applications to recruiter2@nicd.ac.za
 
 Enquiries maybe directed to Gomotsang Mogomane @ 0113866425
 
 Please indicate the region and reference number on your application.
 
 AllapplicationsmustbeaccompaniedbyapreciseCV,ID,Copiesofqualification/report.
 
 Reference, ITC and Criminal checks will be conducted.
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2020