Epidemiologist
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) |
| Location | Uganda — station to be determined |
| Category | Health Jobs |
| Appointment | Full-time, six months |
| Details | 2 positions; portal closing time: 23:59 |
| Deadline | 17 October 2026 |
Job Summary
Lead surveillance and outbreak investigation involving border communities and points of entry.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate alerts, investigations, contact tracing and surveillance reporting.
- Analyse patterns, support field teams and collaborate across borders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant health degree; epidemiology or public-health master’s strongly preferred.
- Three to five years in surveillance, outbreak response or field epidemiology.
- Analysis tools and DHIS2 experience; frequent travel readiness. FETP certification is advantageous.
How to Apply
Open the IDI vacancy page and select Apply to complete the institute’s online recruitment process. Submit by 17 October 2026 at 23:59.
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Prepare an outbreak-analysis example showing how evidence informed action. Explain how you checked line-list quality and communicated uncertainty. Highlight coordination experience and readiness for field travel.
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