Technical Officer Surveillance and Data Management
Duty station:Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Position:Regional
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is one of the principal international non-profit
organizations that is exclusively dedicated to and focused on fighting
tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB,
globally and locally.Duty station:Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Position:Regional
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.
We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of the second ‘killer’ infectious disease and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s we also share our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world.
We operate from the central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, regional offices and additional country offices worldwide.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation raises funds from private
individuals, institutional funds and companies.
Purpose of the job
KNCV primary activity is the building of capacity through the provision of technical assistance, operational research and training to the national TB control efforts at country and regional level. KNCV is in the process of decentralizing core activities from the central office in The Hague to the regional office in Nairobi.
Purpose of the job
KNCV primary activity is the building of capacity through the provision of technical assistance, operational research and training to the national TB control efforts at country and regional level. KNCV is in the process of decentralizing core activities from the central office in The Hague to the regional office in Nairobi.
One of these activities is the development of the specific
technical area of surveillance and data management in the African region.
Main duties:
Main duties:
- Advise
on national TB control programs in the African region and their stakeholders
on set-up, maintenance, and data use of routine electronic surveillance
reporting and recording systems
- Advise
on data management of large TB research projects; such as nationwide TB
prevalence surveys and drug resistance surveys in the African region, in
collaboration with KNCV epidemiologists
- Manage
large databases by validation and basic analysis
- Build
capacity on surveillance and data management by formal classroom
teaching and on the job training; both to external partners and within
KNCV
- Develop
new projects and write grant proposals on surveillance and data management
- Contribute
to publications and other presentations.
Required qualifications:
- Academic
degree (MSc, MPH) in statistics, epidemiology or related field.
- In-depth
knowledge of and experience with management of large databases, such as
Access.
- Knowledge
of infectious diseases in Africa, preferably on tuberculosis.
- Experience
with regular surveillance systems, preferably in tuberculosis
- Knowledge
of and experience in training and capacity building.
- Demonstrated
skills in software for research data analysis and statistical programs
such as SPSS and/or STATA.
- Experience
in developing and managing projects in coordination with Ministries of
Health and international partners.
- Excellent
oral and written English skills; other language skills are an advantage
(e.g. French, or Portuguese).
- Sensitive
to cultural differences and understanding the socio-economic, political
and ethical issues surrounding public health.
- Ability
to work pro-actively and work well in a team.
Other information
This is a regional position; in the first year there will be
several months of stay in the Netherlands for training; depending on expertise
from candidate.
Duration: at least 1 year with possibility of extension.
Competitive salary package.
Frequent international travel (30-50% of the time)
In the first year, tasks are performed under guidance of the
Senior Technical Officer Surveillance and Data management at central office in
the Hague. Therefore some travels may be outside Africa. After the first year,
gradually shifting to a more independently way of working.
Country: Kenya
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Country: Kenya
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organisation: KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation
Application introduction:
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to; KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Nairobi, Email: kncv-kenya@kncvtbc.nl under subject ‘TO Surveillance and Data management’ before 30th November 2012.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to; KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Nairobi, Email: kncv-kenya@kncvtbc.nl under subject ‘TO Surveillance and Data management’ before 30th November 2012.
For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please
also see www.kncvtbc.org and www.tbcare1.org.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
Apply before: Friday, November 30, 2012
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
Apply before: Friday, November 30, 2012
Email address:
kncv-kenya@kncvtbc.nl
