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Epidemiologist

Uganda Heart Institute · Kampala

Uganda Heart InstituteKampalaPosted 2 November 2026Apply by 2 December 2026

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Closing date
2 December 2026 (30 days left)
Where
Kampala, Uganda
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To support the implementation of policies and plans on epidemic/disaster preparedness and control by carrying out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support epidemic and disease response activities.

Participate in surveillance activities and disseminate epidemiological findings.

Participate in epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations.

Perform statistical analyses of investigation and surveillance data.

Participate in the design, management, and evaluation of surveillance systems.

Supervise data collection, entry, analysis, and interpretation.

Participate in the design of instruments for surveillance data collection.

Conduct on-the-job training for medical, nursing, and health sciences trainees.

Participate in community sensitization and public education campaigns.

Ensure strict adherence to professional code of conduct and ethics.

Person/Job Specifications:

MB.Ch.B. or a degree in Epidemiology or related health field from a recognized university/institution.

Master’s degree with a focus in Epidemiology or public health is an added advantage.

Experience:

Two (2) years of relevant working experience in epidemiology in a public health organization at national or multinational level.

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