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Epidemiologist - GUARD

International Medical Corps Uganda Contract Posted 2026-09-18

DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-09-18Close dateNot specifiedExperience7 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda

epidemiologistpublic healthoutbreak responsesurveillanceKampalaUgandainternational medical corpsGUARD projectcontractsenior levelsecurityinternship

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International Medical Corps is hiring a senior Epidemiologist for the GUARD project based in Kampala, Uganda. The role provides technical leadership on infectious disease surveillance, outbreak readiness, and rapid containment support across priority countries. Candidates need a Master's in Epidemiology or Public Health and at least 7 years of progressive experience in outbreak response and surveillance.

Senior technical role on the GUARD project strengthening alert-to-action and outbreak containment
Based in Kampala, Uganda with rapid response deployment within 24–72 hours
Requires Master's in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field
Minimum 7 years progressive experience in epidemiology and outbreak response
Proficiency in R, STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, or similar statistical tools required
Experience with DHIS2, ODK, and event-based or indicator-based surveillance preferred
French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese proficiency is an asset

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Original source description

Kampala

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Uganda

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Description

The Epidemiologist serves as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert for the GUARD project, providing targeted epidemiological support to strengthen alert-to-action and outbreak containment capacities across selected priority countries. The role focuses on infectious disease surveillance, high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) readiness, screening and triage, safe isolation, referral pathways, and frontline provider protection during emergency responses.

Working under the direction of the Technical Director, the Epidemiologist will design, adapt, deliver, and mentor on training, practical tool adaptation, delivery, and continuous improvement of technical tools, training, mentoring approaches, and supportive supervision activities. The role works closely with country teams, national and subnational counterparts, and consortium partners to help apply readiness protocols and support rapid, evidence-based, and coordinated outbreak containment within the critical 24–72-hour response window.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related health sciences field. A medical degree (MD/MBBS) with postgraduate training in epidemiology is highly desirable. Specialized training in Field Epidemiology (e.g., FETP, FELTP) or equivalent outbreak investigation and surveillance certification. Field

Experience

and formal training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for infectious disease outbreaks (e.g., CDC or other internationally accepted IPC training, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

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Minimum of 7 years of progressive

in epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and outbreak response in humanitarian, emergency, or development contexts. Proven track record in designing and managing surveillance systems, conducting outbreak investigations, and producing epidemiological analyses for high-consequence infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, Marburg, COVID-19, cholera). Demonstrated

delivering epidemiological training, mentoring health staff, and providing supportive supervision in low-resource or conflict-affected settings. Prior

working with international NGOs, UN agencies, or Ministries of Health in multiple countries or regions.

in rapid response deployment and ability to mobilize within 24–72 hours is strongly preferred.

• Epidemiological Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance methodologies, outbreak investigation frameworks, and descriptive and analytical epidemiology.

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical analysis using R, STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, or similar tools; ability to manage datasets and produce clear, high-quality epidemiological outputs.

• Surveillance Systems: Strong understanding of event-based, indicator-based, and community-based surveillance; familiarity with DHIS2, ODK, and other health information platforms.

• Training and Facilitation: Excellent adult learning and facilitation skills;

with participatory training methodologies and remote mentoring platforms.

• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to present complex epidemiological data to diverse audiences. Proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is an asset.

• Technical Delivery: Ability to manage multiple technical priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality epidemiological outputs in fast-evolving emergency contexts.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse technical, operational, government, and partner teams across multiple geographic locations and organizational contexts.

• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and adaptive management skills; ability to innovate and make evidence-based decisions in resource-constrained environments.

• Working Conditions: This position requires up to 40% international travel to selected priority countries, often on short notice and in response to emerging outbreaks. Deployments may involve travel to remote, insecure, or austere environments with limited infrastructure. The incumbent must be medically clear for travel, willing to work extended hours during emergency responses, and able to adapt to rapidly changing security and operational contexts. International Medical Corps is committed to the safety and security of all staff and maintains rigorous duty of care protocols.