Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist Health Information System Specialist Surveillance Specialist

Technical Responsibilities:

Support and improve linkage of event-based surveillance and hospital event-based surveillance with national and county emergency operation centers (EOCs) for investigations.
Support rolling out of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response technical guidelines.
Support organizational leadership and coordination capacities during disease investigation and response
Closely work with DDSR’s leadership to support adoption and dissemination of national policies, procedures, protocol, algorithms and plans for preparedness and response at county Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs).
Provide technical assistance for training multisectoral response teams at national and sub-national levels
Supporting with national and counties disease prevention and control including water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs

Applied Knowledge And Skills

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated capacity to interpret data and inform evidence-based decision making.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to network and collaborate with others in a complex multi-partner context.
Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office required.
Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Education And Experience

Master’s Degree or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, international relations, or other relevant discipline (or international equivalent).
At least 6 years of relevant experience in electronic surveillance systems or health information systems, preferably in Kenya.
Experience working with multiple national and county level health agencies/divisions and an understanding of the Kenyan health system.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
International program development or program management experience preferred.

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