We are regularly in need of epidemiologists for long-term or short-term field support of our projects. Examples of roles include outbreak management to help teams plan appropriate responses type and location, such as active case finding or vaccination or water-sanitation intervention (e.g. meningitis, measles or cholera), conducting a mortality survey, evaluation and setting up of surveillance systems, or epidemiological support in a complex project to support evidence based decision making. A short-term mission usually lasts for 3 to 6 weeks.

• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
• Must have a degree or master’s degree in epidemiology, or an MPH with extensive epidemiology training.
• Proven practical skills in design, implementation and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research methods.
• Ability to design and implement surveillance and other data collection systems for disease and outbreak monitoring, including mortality and nutritional surveys and to train others in appropriate data collection and analysis.
• Proven practical skills with software for epidemiological database and statistical analysis (Microsoft Excel and at least one statistical program)
• A minimum of 3 months experience of travelling/or work in a developing country or similar environment
• Ability to be a team leader, i.e. supervising, managing and training others
• Ability to work with others in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting
• Able to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when necessary
• Willingness to work in an unstable environment
• Strong command of the English language
• Valid passport to cover period overseas
• Available to work on short missions for 3 to 6 weeks (conditional to relevant field work experience)

• Medical/biomedical background
• Familiarity with tropical diseases / infectious diseases
• Fluency in one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic
• Previous experience in a similar role with another non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Available to work for 3 to 12 months
• Previous experience in a similar role in an unstable environment
• Valid driver’s license

Upcoming Recruitment Info Sessions

Online Webinar
Date: February 16, 2012 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time)
Location: On Line
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Quebec, QC
Date: February 29, 2012 at 7:00pm
Location: Studio P
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Sherbrooke, QC
Date: March 8th, 2012 at 7:00pm
Location: Cegep de Sherbrooke
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Toronto, ON
Date: March 14th, 2012 at 7:00pm
Location: Friend's House
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Montreal, QC
Date: March 21st, 2012 at 7:00pm
Location: Y des Femmes de Montreal
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