Epidemiologist - Pathways to Malaria Pre-Elimination Project at Maisha Meds

Responsibilities

• Conduct Epidemiological Studies to assess malaria incidence, prevalence, and risk factors.
• Analyze Surveillance Data to identify hotspots and emerging trends.
• Develop Public Health Strategies to strengthen malaria control measures.
• Train Healthcare Workers on disease surveillance methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with Public and Private Sector Stakeholders to enhance malaria tracking and reporting mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Epidemiology or Public Health (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology.
• Proficient in epidemiological data analysis tools (SAS, R, Stata, or SPSS).
• Demonstrated expertise in malaria transmission patterns and surveillance frameworks.

Mindsets:

• A team player who loves working collaboratively
• A sense of optimism, flexibility, and adaptability to any situation
• An ability to thrive in ambiguous situations due to your resilience and tenacity
• A growth mindset and a deep enthusiasm for learning, feedback, and continuous improvement
• A blend of passion, humility, patience, and a good sense of humor
• A tendency to roll up your sleeves to move projects forward