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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. MSF is a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

MSF provides emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when MSF sees injustice, MSF speaks out. MSF is an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are MSF's priority. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of its employees. MSF encourages diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together. 

MSF supports Ministry of Health of Armenia with Hepatitis C elimination with evidence for optimized models of care to scale up the access to HCV care and with the elimination targets by expanding access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Are you an organized, assertive person who works with accuracy? Then you might be MSF perfect new colleague who will know what needs to be done and undertakes to, among other duties, ensure deviations, complaints, and associated claims are centrally registered and appropriately handled by the relevant stakeholders.

Epidemiology Activity Manager will be responsible for defining, coordinating, and monitoring the epidemiological activities, ensuring the development of appropriate methodology and the quality of studies according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures to identify risk factors for diseases and to determine the optimal treatment approaches to clinical practice and the preventive medicine to be used in the missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Define, schedule, organize, and implement in close collaboration with medical team members, the annual epidemiological activity plan and its associated budget to improve early detection of risk factors to define treatment approaches and preventive practices better. Lead the implementation of the protocols and epidemiologic methodology, ensuring all related staff follows them to improve research efficiency;
- Supervise, according to an annual plan, the epidemiological research activity ensure that contacts with community groups and authorities are aligned with the research objectives and that the population participating in the study is appropriately informed. Report on the progress of data collection, ongoing analysis of research, or on any issue causing a delay in achieving epidemiological goals on time;
- Advise the MSF medical team on epidemiological matters that arise during their activity research and designing and implement epidemiological tools and data collection to meet new epidemiological needs when necessary;
- Ensure, in coordination with the medical and logistics department, that national or international shipment of laboratory samples acquired for research purposes is made within datelines and according to protocols, following security rules and keeping conditions needed for the sample;
- Supervise data filing procedures, and ensure that all epidemiology software tools are appropriately used and are updated regularly to ensure complete data traceability and availability;
- Supervise, in close coordination with the Logistic team, that research equipment and materials are properly maintained, and the stock level is above the minimum to ensure availability and research activity continuity;
- Participate in monthly operational reports and organize and assist medical staff in preparing epidemiological reports related to health facilities and researched areas;
- Develop in collaboration with the team the concept notes and study protocols following the Mission Operational Research agenda;
- Lead the study protocol preparation, presentation, and follow up for Ethical Research Board approval at MSF and national level;
- Assure compliance with Data Sharing and data protection policy and all specific policies and procedures applying to data management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

Education:
- Desirable medical or nursing-related diploma, training in Chronic Hepatitis would be an asset;
- Essential degree (or Master's) in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology.

Experience:
- Essential working experience of at least one year in operational research and statistical analysis of research data;
- Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGOs;
- Desirable working experience in developing countries.

Languages:
- Armenian (mother tongue);
- Excellent command of English;
- Knowledge of Russian and/or French is an asset.

Knowledge:
- Essential computer literacy (MS Office package).

Competencies:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in Armenian and English;
- Outstanding proven time management, planning and organization, skills, including the ability to prioritize ongoing vs. immediate need appropriately;
- Willingness to travel within and outside of Armenia;
- Able to integrate into a multicultural team;
- Adhere to MSF principles and to our managerial values: respect, transparency, integrity, accountability, trust and empowerment;
- Adhere to MSF Behavioural Commitments;
- Excellent Analytical thinking ability, strategic Vision, Leadership, Networking and Relationship building skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

- Cover letter (in the English language);
- Copy of diploma;
- CV (in the English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant)
Shall be sent to: msfch-armenia-recruitment@geneva.msf.org with a subject heading "Epidemiology Activity Manager."
CV shall clearly state your experience by writing the organisation you have worked, the duration of the employment (which year and how long) and description of the job you performed.
MSF recommends all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.
CVs in English sent to the mentioned email only will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact Finance and HR Coordinator, msfch-armenia-recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

MSF offers:
- Remuneration in accordance with MSF salary grid;
- A challenging position within a stimulating professional working environment in an international organisation;
- A contract for 6 months with renewal subject to performance appraisal, based on a full-time appointment for 40 hours per week;
- The opportunity to contribute to MSF objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.

Mains benefits include:     
- 25 paid leaves per annum;
- A variety of learning and development opportunities;
- Coverage of medical expenses for employee and their family.