Epidemiology and Avian Influenza Services - Vientiane, Lao

Epidemiology and Avian Influenza Services - Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

Period of Performance: 05/2/2013 – 05/1/2014 Place of Performance: Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Service Objectives:

The contractor shall conduct influenza and avian influenza centric program evaluations, operations research and epidemiological studies; advise CDC and MoH officials regarding epidemiology, influenza and avian influenza in-country and provide services related to USG Emergency Plan Reporting activities.

Task Requirements:

1. Provide lead guidance and strategy, in collaboration with the CDC Influenza Division in Atlanta, toward the coordination and implementation of CDC’s International Influenza Strategy within Laos and the Western Pacific Region.
2. Conduct epidemiological studies pertaining to the occurrence and prevention of morbidity and mortality, including surveillance, investigation and control of emerging infections, noninfectious diseases, new pathogens; and environmental toxins; and/or evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, biologics, and medical devices.
3. Plan, coordinate, and conduct epidemiological research studies, responds to outbreaks of disease, develops and tests hypotheses, designs statistical methodology, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria; synthesizes data, interprets results and disseminates results in publications and presentations.
4. Work with US Embassy, USG agencies, including CDC Atlanta, and Laotian government staff to support development pandemic preparedness measures, guidelines and training, evaluation of preparedness plans and of epidemiologic and laboratory surveillance capacity.
5. Determine the approach, methods, and procedures to use in order to obtain the information requested, taking into consideration the requirements established by agency regulations, ethical regulations, and US Federal law as well as Indonesian law. This includes developing and modifying assessment tools, protocols, and statistical methodology and study design.
6. Write comprehensive statistical and analytical reports from major epidemiological studies and collaborates with other scientists, analysts, and statisticians to develop a joint analyses and any other required publications. Findings and research papers are considered to be authoritative scientific documents.
7. Provide technical consultation to CDC (as well as senior Ministry of Health officials) and advise the use of epidemiological methods in all aspects of public health including surveillance, investigation, disease control and prevention, and/or the frequency and seriousness of adverse drug reactions. Opinions are authoritative, precedent setting and decisions have major public health and/or economic consequences to regulated industry.
8. Collaborate with and provide technical support to other agencies working with the U.S. Embassy, along with other national and international agencies.
9. Draw upon a comprehensive knowledge of epidemiology to anticipate and identify subtle or obscure problems and provide evidence to direct swift and effective public health control and prevention measures.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Certifications:

• Education and experience in epidemiology, influenza and avian influenza • Clear understanding of the federal grants and budget processes and cycles • Masters degree in public health, social sciences or public administration, with 2 years’ post graduate work in public health or public programs • International experience

How to apply:

Interested candidates should email their CV to resumes@ctsglobalusa.com