Epidemiologist
Quick answer
International Medical Corps is hiring a senior Epidemiologist for the GUARD project, focusing on infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response in selected priority countries, with a closing date of 09/30/2026.
- Role
- Epidemiologist
- Organization
- International Medical Corps
- Location
- Selected priority countries
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Epidemiologist serves as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert for the GUARD project, providing targeted epidemiological support to strengthen alert-to-action and outbreak containment capacities across selected priority countries.
What you'll do
- Support the update, implementation, and strengthening of infectious disease surveillance systems
- Work with national counterparts and GUARD technical teams to support rapid outbreak investigations
- Provide epidemiological technical guidance and input for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) strategies
- Design, adapt, deliver, and evaluate training materials and capacity-strengthening activities
- Liaise with national Ministries of Health, CDC, and other consortium partners
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related health sciences field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and outbreak response
- Strong technical knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance methodologies, and outbreak investigation frameworks
- Proficiency in statistical analysis using R, STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of event-based, indicator-based, and community-based surveillance
- Excellent adult learning and facilitation skills; experience with participatory training methodologies and remote mentoring platforms
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in selected priority countries, with up to 40% international travel required.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field, and at least 7 years of experience in epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and outbreak response.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/5598.
Is the job remote?
The job requires up to 40% international travel to selected priority countries, often on short notice and in response to emerging outbreaks.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Medical Corps's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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