Epidemiology Training Assistant

İşin təsviri

Job Description for Position of Epidemiology Training Assistant

This posting is for a position with the Collaborative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) that is being administered in cooperation between the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Government of Azerbaijan. The successful applicant for the position of Epidemiology/trainer will train human and veterinary epidemiologists and future Government of Azerbaijan trainers using materials approved by the Government of Azerbaijan and DTRA to develop a workforce capable of recognizing and responding to infections caused by Especially Dangerous Pathogens (EDPs) and other diseases of importance to the Government of Azerbaijan.  Examples of EDPs are brucellosis, anthrax, Foot-and-Mouth disease, tularemia, plague, etc.

Responsibilities

• Train Ministry of Health (MoH)-selected epidemiologists in the principles of epidemiology, disease surveillance and outbreak response, especially as it pertains to EDPs.
• Revise, adapt, and assist in the translation of existing CBEP training curricula, as well as develop new training materials as needed, to fulfill program and Government of Azerbaijan requirements, including formatting, version control, and translation quality assurance.  Additionally, undertake regular updates to support a sustainable and country-appropriate Training Program. 
• Assist with the development of legal guidelines and documentation that supports sustainment of CBEP training in Azerbaijan.
• Support the integration of CBEP techniques and normalization of activities at engaged facilities through on-the-job training, mentoring, and the facilitation of communications, as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of CBEP research projects that involve and train Azerbaijani epidemiologists, epizootologists, and scientists.
• Follow DTRA procedures for the approval, scheduling, and reporting of training activities.
• Maintain training records to facilitate entry into an electronic database to track training scheduling and progress.
• Produce and edit training reports and documents, as required.
• Participate in teleconferences, meetings, reporting and management activities, as required.

Background

• Must have graduated from the State Medical University of Azerbaijan with a specialty in Epidemiology from the faculty of medical prevention and medical biology.
• Additional advanced training in Epidemiology such as Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) preferred, with a focus on epidemiologic methods including statistical analysis, outbreak investigations, surveillance systems, and identification of risk factors for disease. 
• 2-5 years’ experience in delivering formalized instruction preferred, such as through a university, technical school, NGO, government institution, or private training program.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and, preferably, Russian.
• Good organizational and communications skills.
• Capable of efficiently performing duties using common computer software applications – MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader.
• Capable of understanding program goals and needs, adapting to rapidly-changing circumstances, working efficiently, making timely decisions, communicating clearly, and responding to oversight and managerial direction.
• Ability to travel within Azerbaijan for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Salary: 700-1200 AZN

E-mail: [email protected]

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