The Technical Advisor for Epidemiology will provide technical expertise and support to the Director of Center of Sanitary, Epidemiology, and Welfare (CSEW) Services, Ministry of Health, in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The Advisor will focus on implementing recommendations related to epidemiology from the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and raising the demonstrated capacity of the Government of Uzbekistan to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Requirements
- Analyze and prioritize the JEE recommendations related to epidemiology.
- Provide expert technical advice about implementing the epidemiology activities described in action plans developed to address the JEE recommendations.
- Monitor and report on the progress of implementing the JEE recommendations on epidemiology in the context of approved National One Health/Global Health Security Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks.
- Provide day-to-day technical support to the Director of CSEW on epidemiological issues.
- Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating epidemiological studies and surveillance systems.
- Assist in developing epidemiological content for proposed policies, strategies, standard operating procedures, and protocols.
- Provide expertise in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological data.
- Assist Technical Working Groups (TWGs) in providing epidemiological advice to the CSEW and multisectoral steering committees.
- Provide input to and/or conduct training sessions and workshops to build the capacity of CSEW staff in epidemiology.
- Develop training materials and resources on epidemiological methods and best practices.
- Collaborate with Secretariats, other departments, and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to epidemiological issues.
- Participate in meetings and discussions related to epidemiology and public health.
- Prepare detailed reports on the implementation of JEE recommendations pertaining to epidemiology.
- Document best practices and lessons learned from epidemiological projects and initiatives.
- Provide epidemiological and public health indicator-related information and data to DoS, as requested and in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and procedures.
- Advocate and promote an integrated One Health approach.
- Establish working relationships with stakeholders including other Government of Uzbekistan entities, such as the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development, Samarkand State Veterinary College, and the Ministry of Emergency Response.
- In consultation with DoS, provide other services related to epidemiology and public health requested by the Director of CSEW.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Arrangements
