Vacancy for a Team Lead at African Field Epidemiology Network - 10 slots

Employment Nigeria 22-May-2017 LAGOS , Administrative

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) - works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS) strategy and the international Health Regulations (IHR).

POSITION : Team Lead

Description

Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the field team. S/he will be responsible for equipment checks, ensuring data quality, managing and documenting anticipated and unanticipated difficulties.
Provide continued evaluation of testing and counselling services in the field; ensuring that proper consenting procedures and documentation are followed.
Ensure that the testing algorithm is adhered to, and that the confidentialities of the survey participants are protected. The team lead will ensure all adverse events are properly documented and reported to the survey supervisors in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Ensures that proper consenting procedures and documentation are followed
Ensures the testing algorithm is adhered to, and quality control (QC) is performed prior to testing participant specimen
Ensure that the confidentiality of the client/respondent is being protected
Ensure documentation of procedures as required is occurring according to the protocol
Oversees and supervises the day-to-day activities of the field team
Conducts equipment checks prior to field visits
Manages and documents anticipated and unanticipated difficulties
Provides continued evaluation of testing and counselling services in the field
See to it that all adverse events are properly documented and reported to the central supervisors in a timely manner

Qualifications

Degree or its equivalent in Health related courses, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Health services delivery or HIV/AIDS programs
An MPH or its equivalent will be an added advantage, A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings.
Experience with the FELTP will be an added advantage
Experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and tracking/monitoring of HIV surveys

Skills

Knowledge of and practical experience in HIV community-based research and ethical requirements
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications
Excellent (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Yoruba speaking may be an added advantage
Leadership skills with ability to direct, delegate, motivate and inspire other team members
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Effective liaison, networking and collaboration skills
Demonstration of planning and organizing interpersonal skills (active listening, empathy, social awareness, emotional awareness) with cultural sensitivity
Flexible, willing to travel to any part of Lagos State and work weekends during the survey implementation period.

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Vacancy for a Team Lead at African Field Epidemiology Network - 10 slots

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