Epidemiology Officer at Amref November 2026
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About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa - Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization that has been supporting the Government of Tanzania in addressing public health issues, including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and nutrition, since 1987. Amref collaborates closely with the Tanzania Ministry of Health (MoH), the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) activities in collaboration with MoH, PORALG, and project partners.
- Provide technical assistance in the review and development of National IDSR and EBS Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
- Participate and serve as a technical expert within the National Surveillance Technical Working Group.
- Support national and subnational surveillance stakeholders on strategic linkages between Indicator and Event-Based Surveillance Systems.
- Perform epidemiological data analysis, interpret project data, and communicate trends to surveillance officers at regional, district, and facility levels.
- Strengthen the capacity of subnational health management teams through training, supervising, and mentoring on epidemiological surveillance systems.
- Prepare high-quality project milestone reports, data dashboards, and internal/donor annual reviews with timely submission.
- Participate in developing technical proposals for resource mobilization through solicited and unsolicited funding channels.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Epidemiology, preferably Field Epidemiology.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in busy epidemiological settings, handling disease outbreaks and Public Health Events of International Concern (PHEIC).
- Technical Core: Deep knowledge of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS), public health operations, and preparation of scientific papers or surveys.
- Software Skills: Sufficient proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access) alongside strong descriptive presentation capabilities.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional training, mentoring, and multi-sector relationship management abilities.
⚠️ Recruitment Fraud Warning
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and has not retained any recruitment agents. All official email communication regarding open roles will strictly arrive from an @amref.org email address.
How to Apply
Please submit a single document that includes your application letter and updated CV. Ensure you state your current position, daytime telephone number, and include the names and contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Application Deadline: 14th November 2026
*Interviews will be conducted at the Amref offices in Dar es Salaam. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding.*

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