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Job Title ⇒ Technical Officer – Surveillance Systems
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Organization ⇒ Infectious Diseases Institute IDI
Duty Station MOH Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy Code ⇒ TOSS X001
Reports to Senior Project Manager-RTSL

About US
The Infectious Diseases Institute IDI is a Ugandan not-for-profit
organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with
strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity
development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory
services including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab,
Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
Uganda is implementing the National Action plan for Health Security NAPHS, a
five-year plan jointly developed by several government ministries and
agencies. The overall aim of the acceleration phase is to support government
of Uganda to comply with the International Health Regulations, IHR 2005.

Job Summary ⇒ The Technical Officer – Surveillance Systems will work
closely with the NAPHS Acceleration Team, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Water and Environment,
Uganda Wildlife Authority, as well as other relevant authorities of government
of Uganda. The incumbent will report to the Senior Project Manager and work
closely with local and international surveillance experts to oversee the
review of the existing surveillance systems in line with NAPHS, the benchmarks
tool and IHR, 2005. The surveillance work will focus on strengthening
coordinated surveillance system for priority zoonotic diseases. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities
⇗ Assess capacity, capabilities and gaps of existing surveillance systems for
priority zoonotic diseases in human and animal health sectors
⇗ Develop operational plans for strengthening priority zoonotic disease
surveillance to improve response timelines
⇗ Evaluate the linkage between surveillance and laboratory in human and
animal health for harmonization of the electronic reporting systems.
⇗ Advocate for additional funding in the surveillance space and coordinate
all partners so they are aligned
⇗ Work with the surveillance team in Uganda to align surveillance systems
with timeliness indicators that are being collected; do analysis to understand
where the breakages in the system can be
⇗ Support Ministries to document and disseminate surveillance information
products such as weekly and monthly bulletins
⇗ Support develop the system for collection, analysis and utilization of
surveillance data at priority Points of Entry Deliverables
⇗ Comprehensive review of the linkage and possible integration of the
electronic reporting systems from the animal and human health sectors
⇗ Reviewed linkage between laboratory systems and surveillance in animal and
human health
⇗ Documented and disseminated surveillance information products such as
weekly and monthly bulletins


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
⇗ The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences,
MBChB, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy or Public Health and Master’s Degree in
Public Health or Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Statistics or similar
qualification. Demonstrated knowledge of computer analytical packages is
desired.
⇗ At least 5 years of progressive work experience in supporting national
surveillance systems
⇗ Familiarity with the International Health Regulations 2005 and global
health security agenda targets
⇗ Demonstrated experience in convening and leading high-level discussion with
Government of Uganda officials and public and private stakeholders
⇗ Demonstrated experience and skills in successful analysis, documentation
and dissemination of surveillance reports
⇗ Understanding of the multi-sectoral and One Health approaches to achieving
Global Health Security objectives
⇗ Excellent written and oral skills with demonstrated experience documenting
and disseminating surveillance data and programme accomplishments
⇗ Familiarity with government of Uganda structure and functions relating to
surveillance framework and health system strengthening processes

How to Apply
All Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in
this position should send their CVs, including details of email address,
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address
of three 3 Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address

Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug

Key Notes
⇗ IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee
or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
⇗ In this particular recruitment, preference will be given to internal
interested candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked
with IDI for a period of at least one year.
⇗ Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as
one PDF document.
⇗ Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
⇗ Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed
above, your application will not be considered.
⇗ Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
⇗ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main
Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline 10 th August 2020

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