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Manager – Clinical Epidemiologist

SUMMARY

1 Jan 2025
11 Jan 2025 - 17:59 UTC
Bangladesh
Programme Operations
Full-time
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Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity
Manager - Clinical Epidemiologist is responsible to lead and coordinate epidemiological activities within our medical team. The role involves developing, organizing, and implementing epidemiological activity plans to identify risk factors and enhance treatment and prevention practices. Key responsibilities include overseeing protocols, supervising research projects, providing expert guidance, and ensuring effective data collection and analysis. The Manager will support various projects, including mortality surveys, disease tracking, and community surveys, while preparing donor reports and contributing to new business development. This position also involves planning responses to disease outbreaks and building the capacity of the Health Information Systems (HIS) team to analyze and interpret data, ensuring evidence-based clinical decision-making. Join us to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes and drive transformative change in public health practices.
Qualifications and Experience
•    A minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical epidemiology or public health research, preferably within humanitarian or healthcare settings.•    A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Epidemiology, or a Master’s in Public Health with extensive training in epidemiology, is required.•    Proven track record in managing epidemiological research projects, including designing protocols, overseeing data collection, and reporting findings.•    Skilled in designing and implementing surveillance and data collection systems for disease and outbreak monitoring, including mortality and nutritional surveys, with the ability to train others in appropriate data collection and analysis.•    Practical expertise in using software for epidemiological databases and statistical analysis, including Microsoft Excel and at least one statistical program.•    Proven practical skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research methods.
The OrganisationWe employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:•    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday •    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,•    Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
 

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