Epidemiologist

PURPOSE

S/he formulates research questions, draws up study protocols and supports potential clinical research. As the focal point in his/her area of expertise within the delegation Health team, the Epidemiologist is responsible for developing a meaningful data-collection system (revising patient medical files, designing a database with relevant patient information) and analysing and interpreting data. S/he ensures that medical ethics and patient confidentiality are respected. In case of outbreaks supports surveillance systems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• University Master’s degree in Epidemiology. BS in nursing, MD degree or PHD in Epidemiology is an asset
• 6–10 years’ professional experience in similar fields with minimum of 2 years in research
• Proven track of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Trainings in statistical analysis software.
• Experience with Qualitative research methods will be considered an asset
• Experience in data management and analysis
• Advanced computer skills.
• Fluency in English (written and oral)
• Previous NGO experience is an asset
   

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• S/he is the focal point for all health-related research activities in the Lebanon Health Department
• S/he is the focal point for all academic interactions both within and outside the country.
• Appraises the patient datasets / medical file / information-gathering system developed so far and recommends changes if required.
• Contributes to developing monitoring tools / indicators per area of activities.
• Trains health employees to run the database and analyse the data.
• Liaises with relevant authorities and ethical boards about the procedures for carrying out clinical and operational research and studies.
• Identifies relevant clinical issues to be researched.
• Together with the Health Coordinator and with the different Health Program / Project Managers, develops hypotheses and research methodology supporting clinical studies relevant to the project.
• Recommends literature review and proposes hypotheses or research questions on the most commonly used search engine.
• Supports Health Departments in case of outbreaks and epidemics.
• Conducts / follows up on clinical research in collaboration with the Health team.
• Fosters an operational research culture within the Health team.