Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director (Epidemiology)

[What the role is]

You will provide leadership and supervision to the team of epidemiologists in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological studies, to deliver rigorous, timely and credible data-backed insights which support evidence-based policy making and decision as well as public health interventions.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require adaptability, pro-activeness and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

[What you will be working on]

The role provides strategic and scientific leadership for the design, conduct, and interpretation of infectious disease epidemiologic studies, including economic evaluation.   This involves providing advanced epidemiological and analytical inputs for the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of new and existing disease control programmes, and working with stakeholders to craft  evidence-informed recommendations for policy formulation and public health operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Guiding the team in conducting above-baseline biostatistical analyses of communicable disease outbreaks and providing epidemiological inputs to disease monitoring and evaluation programmes
• During outbreaks and epidemics, leading the conduct of rapid analyses to determine disease dynamics and pathogen characteristics, including transmissibility and virulence as well as leading analyses to determine the likely effectiveness of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical countermeasures.
• Guiding the development of analytic frameworks to inform national guidance, outbreak response strategies, and long-term disease control policies and programmes.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the team. This includes overseeing performance management and fostering the professional development of team members. You will serve as a senior mentor and advisor to the team in fostering scientific rigour, methodological coherence, and professional development.
• Guiding the drafting of reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Partnering with stakeholders to bridge evidence and policy through evidence formulation and synthesis.

[What we are looking for]

• A recognised tertiary education in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or a related field.  Doctoral degree preferred.
• Technical proficiency in biostatistics.
• At least 5 years in the field of public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in conducting advanced epidemiologic studies and applying biostatistical methods in data analysis.
• Recognised expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, including transmission dynamics, vaccine impact assessment, outbreak investigation frameworks, or economic evaluation.
• Track record of publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals on epidemiologic studies or other relevant studies.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to communicate complex epidemiologic evidence clearly to diverse audiences, including policy makers, healthcare providers, and the public
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and responsible.
• Possess good time/priority management, resilient and flexible under the pressure.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and team management skills, and strong stakeholder management experience.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.