MS01801
OPERATIONAL RESEARCH EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Level 8
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Project Coordinator
Reports to (Functional)
MAM/ Project Medical Referent/ Medical Coordinator
Job Family
Medical and Paramedical
Main Purpose
Implementing and supervising the epidemiological research in the mission according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to contribute to mitigating the effects of diseases where MSF is present
Accountabilities
- Where relevant, participating in defining the objectives of operational research, developing research protocols and methodology including patient inclusion criteria and data management processes, and identifying the human resources needed to conduct the research in order to obtain relevant information for the medical intervention. Where relevant, ensuring compliance with MSF laboratory protocols (secure manipulation of samples, shipment of samples etc.)
- Coordinating the execution of the research with partners ensuring compliance to MSF protocols.
- Providing training to and supervising the team that will participate in performing the research.
- Ensuring patients included in any research have freely given their consent to participate and have received the correct information in a format they can comprehend
- Reviewing data collection and undertaking analysis as appropriate, reporting on a regular basis to the functional referent about study progress and any relevant information for the mission/project. Writes a clear research report documenting the full methods and results and draws appropriate conclusions supported by the results. Where appropriate, participating in writing scientific papers.
- Managing data systems and ensuring accurate, high quality databases
- Ensuring dissemination of findings to the community as described in the study protocol
Education
Degree(or masters) in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology
Experience
- Desirable field experience with MSF or other NGOs, research experience is a plus
- Experience in field epidemiology
Language Level Description
B1 Independent User
Threshold or intermediate
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Technical Skills
Data management
Expert
Able to elaborate, manage and analyze a vast database (medical and non medical)
Mastery of statistical formulas and tools
Able to design data collection toolsL4 Able to elaborate, manage and analyze a vast database (medical and non medical)
Mastery of statistical formulas and tools
Able to design data collection tools
Data management
Expert
Able to elaborate, manage and analyze a vast database (medical and non medical)
Mastery of statistical formulas and tools
Able to design data collection toolsL4 Able to elaborate, manage and analyze a vast database (medical and non medical)
Mastery of statistical formulas and tools
Able to design data collection tools
Person / material hygiene
Autonomous
Able to supervise use of PPE in a service or department
Person / material hygiene
Autonomous
Able to supervise use of PPE in a service or department
Infection control
Master
Understanding of bio-hazard risk (secure waste disposal)
Appropriation of MSF Infection control protocols and proceduresL3 Understanding of bio-hazard risk (secure waste disposal)
Appropriation of MSF Infection control protocols and procedures
Infection control
Master
Understanding of bio-hazard risk (secure waste disposal)
Appropriation of MSF Infection control protocols and proceduresL3 Understanding of bio-hazard risk (secure waste disposal)
Appropriation of MSF Infection control protocols and procedures
Pharmacy
Master
Able to issue accurate drug prescriptions
Pharmacy
Master
Able to issue accurate drug prescriptions
Epidemiology
Autonomous
Master techniques about epidemiological surveillance system monitoring and investigations
Epidemiology
Autonomous
Master techniques about epidemiological surveillance system monitoring and investigations
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates loyalty, awareness and respect for MSF’s values
- Expresses his/her interest by talking/asking/giving informed opinions about MSF’s activities.
- Expresses he/she wants to work with MSF because of its principles and mission.
- Overtly expresses his/her satisfaction at belonging to MSF and defends MSF’s social mission.
- Refers to beneficiaries* when speaking about his/her own work.
- Always transmits a positive image of MSF in front of both colleagues and external people.
- Translates the principles of MSF into actions.
Behavioural Flexibility
Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
- Accepts decisions which are not completely in line with his/her personal opinions.
- Is flexible in applying and adapting procedures.
- Adapts his/her behaviour to the characteristics of the interlocutor and/or situation.
- Learns from problems and difficulties, becoming more competent at resolving similar situations in the future.
- Looks for adaptable solutions in order to achieve objectives.
- Reassesses priorities when circumstances change, focusing on objectives.
Stress Management
Understands other people’ s stress
- Has an understanding attitude towards other people’s mistakes and shortcomings.
- Gives calm and polite answers and repeats them patiently if necessary.
- Uses techniques or plans activities to manage his/her own stress.
- Responds and acts constructively in conflictive situations.
Results and Quality Orientation
Works towards objectives, preserving established standards
- Perseveres until the objectives of the job and the team have been met.
- Complies with the procedures, processes and rules set by MSF.
- Is aware that the purpose of his/her job is to meet the specified objectives.
- Is autonomous.
- Mobilizes resources.
- Analyses problems and constraints.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Shares information and coordinates with team and/or others
- Shares significant information in a timely manner and actively seeks the opinion of team members or others through empathetic communication.
- Allows others to question work/input if this leads to improvement.
- Coordinates with other team members to ensure that common objectives are achieved.
- Shows interest in and empathy with team members.