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Job Description
He is responsible for:
– Supervising sentinel sites to ensure appropriate implementation of surveillance activities. – Developing and updating Avian influenza and other highly pathogenic diseases technical documents. – Preparing annual work plans and ensuring adequate implementation of activities. – Planning, organizing and implementing training for Sentinel Surveillance officers and Focal points, including the development of training materials. – Participating in meetings convened with all stakeholders to improve collaboration and coordination. – Advising the AI Unit on public health action to be taken in case of outbreaks. – Collaborating with other institutions (National Reference Laboratory and RARDA) to improve surveillance of influenza and other highly pathogenic diseases. |
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Job Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Medicine , Public Health, Global Health Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Knowledge of public health communicable disease prevention; – Demonstrated in – depth technical knowledge of avian influenza emergency preparedness matters; – Extent of experience in control and prevention of animal diseases in the region of assignment; – Good understanding of avian viral diseases and knowledge of the current situation and stakes related to avian influenza and poultry section; – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders; – Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects; – Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system; – Planning & Organizational skills; – Research Skills & Writing skills; – Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven skills; – Interpersonal skills; – Effective communication skills; – Time Management skills; – Computer skills; – Judgment & Decision making skills; – Complex Problem solving skills; – Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage. |
