Epidemiology and Surveillance officer
Core
Provide technical support for implementing infectious disease surveillance strategies and strengthening detection systems in Cameroon.
Role type
Mid-level IC epidemiology and surveillance officer
Builds
Enhanced early warning surveillance systems and data reporting mechanisms for priority pathogens
Domain
Global health security / infectious disease control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Event-based surveillance design, indicator-based surveillance design, community-based surveillance design, active surveillance implementation, epidemiologic data analysis, SOP development, training material creation, stakeholder partnership building, report writing, data gathering
Preferred skills
Global Health Security program experience, zoonotic disease expertise, innovative surveillance system improvement
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Support implementation of event-based, indicator-based, and community-based surveillance for priority pathogens; Assist in expanding passive surveillance to active surveillance; Develop training materials and SOPs for field personnel; Collaborate with Ministry of Public Health on surveillance strategies; Prepare technical briefs, reports, and documentation; Gather data and statistics for decision-making and reporting.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC