Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Field Epidemiology position on an expected Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded program in Douala, Limbe and Kuma, Cameroon.

Position Description/Summary:

This position is to support polio eradication activities and vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) such as measles in support of the goal set by the World Health Organization and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of worldwide eradication of the polio virus. These participants will be to countries requiring support and technical assistance in polio and vaccine preventable disease immunization and surveillance activities.

Responsibilities:
The Field Epidemiology participants will be assigned to work on activities that may include the following:

*Improving surveillance for AFP, measles/rubella, tetanus and other priority VPDs
*Supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of polio, measles/rubella, and other immunization campaigns to improve vaccination coverage
*Strengthening Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) systems through capacity building of EPI staff, training and advocacy
*Supporting outbreak response activities for outbreaks of VPDs and other infectious diseases

Field Epidemiology participants need to be extremely motivated and flexible individuals, who can work well independently and on teams, under difficult austere conditions, and with people of different cultures.

Qualification:
Experienced public health professionals with extensive experience working within the public health system, specifically in EPI, surveillance and capacity building. To qualify, candidates must have:
*At Least 5 years of relevant experience working in the field of public health and
*An advanced degree in a relevant field, or
*10 or more years of experience working in the field of public health, specifically in: VPD surveillance, Polio, including AFP, measles and rubella, yellow fever, neonatal tetanus, and other VPDs
*Planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating immunization program activities, such as polio and measles/rubella SIAs and routine immunization activities
*Conducting suspected case investigations, as well as disease outbreak investigations for AFP, measles/rubella and other VPDs
*Performing training and capacity building activities for health workers especially for immunization and surveillance programs
*Fluency in French and/or other regional languages, and English.