About The Role

JOB PURPOSE

Assist in the coordination of all project activities including planning, implementation, and review and reporting to CDC, coordination of partners and MOH in all matters associate with strengthening data management, utilization and use in regions supported by project in both Tanzanian Mainland and Zanzibar. Daily mentoring of surveillance officers on EBS activities at community levels in Kagera region; strengthen management of alert desk in Kagera Kigoma and Mwanza regions; support implementations of regional EBS mini regional plans in collaboration with the regional and council health management teams for sustainability of project after phaseout.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate implementation of EBS activities in collaboration with MoH, PORALG, and partners
Provide technical assistance and participate in the review/development of National IDSR and EBS Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and training materials with Department of Epidemiology of the MoHCDGEC
Participate and provide Technical Assistance in National Surveillance Technical Working Group as part of Experts
Work with National and subnational surveillance stakeholders in the implementation of EBS at subnational levels
Work with National surveillance stakeholders on linkages between Indicator and Event Based Surveillance System
Maintain regular contact with the appropriate departments at the MOHCDGEC, regional/district health management teams, and other project partners.
Liaises with both external and internal contacts in coordination with the Project Manager to ensure follow-up and execution of planned activities.
Maintain a good collaboration and relationship with other EBS partners and maintain good relationship
Performs epidemiological data analysis and interpretation of project data and communicate them to surveillance officers at regional, district and facility level
Strengthen capacity of regional and district surveillance officers on data analysis, interpretation and use of epidemiological data
Participate in project planning for Monthly, quarterly and annual plans as well as planning of project activities in consultation with MoHCDGEC and other EBS partners
Prepare quality project activity reports and internal Amref reports donor reports with timely submission
Maintain project databases and filing systems for optimal management of project information
Participate in the development of project proposals for resource mobilization through solicited and unsolicited funding sources

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Field epidemiology and Laboratory management or Equivalent Field.
Knowledge in Development of scientific papers and epidemiological surveys.
Expert in busy Epidemiological settings and handling disease outbreaks and other Public Health Events of International Concern with 5 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Sufficient knowledge and skills in computer (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access) including Internet, Intranet, browsing skills and Strong presentation skills.
Sufficient knowledge and skills in Event Based Surveillance, deep knowledge of public health and related subjects.
Sufficient knowledge and skills in training, supervising and mentoring others in the profession including non- health personnel.

Languages

Swahili and English.

If you meet the above qualifications and wish to apply, please submit a single document that includes both your application letter and CV. Be sure to state your current position, provide a daytime telephone number, and include the names and contact details of three referees. All applications must be received by August 31, 2026

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.