Premiere in support of the Botswana Field Epidemiology Lab Training Program (FELTP) – Frontline in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Ministry of Health and Wellness is seeking to recruit a highly qualified & experienced person for the position of Resident Advisor.<\/p>\n
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Global Health (CGH) in collaboration with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and Ministries of Health in Sub-Saharan Africa is implementing Frontline Field epidemiology training for several cadres of public health workers. The focus of these field epidemiology training will be on increasing the public health system\u2019s ability to identify and respond rapidly to a possible introduction of infectious diseases by improving collection, analysis and dissemination of public health data at the local levels. The training is competency based and can be customized to suit local needs. The courses include didactic sessions followed by field work at the participants work location. During the field work, the participants work on projects that are supervised by local mentors. The projects should aim at improving surveillance and outbreak response at the local level and should gain the support of the local health managers and DHMT levels. At the end of the fieldwork, participants produce a written and oral report of their field activities.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Health and Wellness aims to strengthen epidemiological and disease surveillance capabilities in Botswana which is critical to meeting the International Health Regulations (IHR) requirements for the full implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.<\/p>\n
Duty Stations: Gaborone, Botswana -Ministry of Health and Wellness with frequent travel to the Districts.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Resident Advisor<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Work with the FELTP Program Coordinator in Botswana, Ministry of Health and Wellness and other partners to:<\/p>\n \u2022Develop, implement and maintain a plan for the Frontline FELTP training of public health professionals. Requirements: <\/strong> 1.A medical graduate (M.D\/MBBS or MBChB) with a Master\u2019s degree in Public Health\/Epidemiology or Doctoral-level professional degree in Public Health\/Epidemiology. Experience and Skills:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Gaborone, South East, Botswana
\nReference #:<\/strong> FELTP- RA
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 7 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> P 100.00 – 98.00 Monthly<\/p>\n
\nThe Resident Advisor will serve as the technical lead responsible for the development, training and mentoring of field epidemiologists. The resident advisor will be responsible for the training of surveillance officers and other public health professionals for the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) of Botswana.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Customize and adapt the existing FELTP curriculum and training materials so that they are relevant to the local context.
\n\u2022Conduct logistical planning and implementation of program activities.
\n\u2022Ensure availability of all the required logistics for the didactics and field mentorship of participants.
\n\u2022Train supervisors and mentors to effectively coach FELTP participants in the field to ensure attainment of the core competencies
\nand skills
\n\u2022Coordinate, conduct and oversee planned Frontline FELTP classroom training for public health professionals in the country.
\n\u2022Provide mentorship, coaching and supervision of the trainees during the field placement periods to ensure acquisition of key field epidemiology skills and competencies.
\n\u2022Provide technical assistance through district supervisors to trainees in preparing their presentations for local and national level dissemination of their key findings and recommendations from their field projects.
\n\u2022Evaluate the FELTP program and its participants to identify areas of improvement.
\n\u2022Maintain an up to date database for all the Frontline FELTP alumni in the country
\n\u2022Prepare regular and timely technical reports on the program implementation in the country for submission to CDC, MOHW and
\nother partners.<\/p>\n
\nPosition Qualification:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n2.Training on Field Epidemiology laboratory Training Program (FELTP) in Africa will be an added advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022At least 4-5 years of experience working in the field as a practicing epidemiologist.
\n\u2022Sound knowledge of WHO standards and policies such as the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy (IDSR) and International Health Regulations.
\n\u2022Extensive knowledge and understanding of the functionality of surveillance systems at national, district, local and community levels of health systems in Africa.
\n\u2022Experience in preparing and facilitating training for in – service public health workforce development initiatives in Africa preferably IDSR, FELTP etc.
\n\u2022Experience implementing adult education strategies i.e. problem based participatory learning activities, role-play, etc.
\n\u2022Demonstrated proficiency in collection, processing, interpretation, and verification of unstructured scientific and popular data.
\n\u2022Training or experience in public health emergency management and incident management will be an added advantage
\n\u2022Proficiency in the use of the following software:
\noWord Processing
\noSpreadsheet (i.e. excel)
\noPower point
\noDatabase
\noInternet
\noStatistical Packages: Epi Info, STATA, SPSS<\/p>\n