Epidemiologist
2025-07-01T09:41:47+00:00
Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI)
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FULL_TIME
Education, and Training
Healthcare
2025-07-18T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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JOB OBJECTIVE
To collect and analyze Epidemiological OHS data in order to investigate health issues related to employees in all work places for decision making.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect and analyse OHS data to ensure timely preparation and submission of OHS Epidemiological Surveillance Reports in order to facilitate decision making.
- Coordinates and undertakes timely. occupational epidemiological research to inform OHS policies, standards and risk management activities
- Develops and reviews timely Epidemiological Surveillance Systems in order to enhance data collection and analysis.
- Undertakes fitness for work assessment of employees at the station and outreach as well as surveillance of employee’s health.
- Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills
- Coordinates and undertakes regularly public occupational health programmes in order to enhance OHS awareness.
- Coordinates effectively the development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance of the Unit and individuals.
- Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology/Biostatistics
- Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage
- Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field
- Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
- Valid Practicing License
- Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS
Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
- Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities
Collect and analyse OHS data to ensure timely preparation and submission of OHS Epidemiological Surveillance Reports in order to facilitate decision making. Coordinates and undertakes timely. occupational epidemiological research to inform OHS policies, standards and risk management activities Develops and reviews timely Epidemiological Surveillance Systems in order to enhance data collection and analysis. Undertakes fitness for work assessment of employees at the station and outreach as well as surveillance of employee’s health. Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills Coordinates and undertakes regularly public occupational health programmes in order to enhance OHS awareness. Coordinates effectively the development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance of the Unit and individuals. Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.
Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology/Biostatistics Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Valid Practicing License Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities
Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology/Biostatistics Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Valid Practicing License Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Epidemiologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 18 2025
Duty Station:
Kitwe | Kitwe | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB OBJECTIVE
To collect and analyze Epidemiological OHS data in order to investigate health issues related to employees in all work places for decision making.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect and analyse OHS data to ensure timely preparation and submission of OHS Epidemiological Surveillance Reports in order to facilitate decision making.
- Coordinates and undertakes timely. occupational epidemiological research to inform OHS policies, standards and risk management activities
- Develops and reviews timely Epidemiological Surveillance Systems in order to enhance data collection and analysis.
- Undertakes fitness for work assessment of employees at the station and outreach as well as surveillance of employee’s health.
- Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills
- Coordinates and undertakes regularly public occupational health programmes in order to enhance OHS awareness.
- Coordinates effectively the development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance of the Unit and individuals.
- Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology/Biostatistics
- Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage
- Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field
- Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
- Valid Practicing License
- Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS
Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
- Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who responded to earlier advert on Epidemiologist position need not to apply.
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
For any queries contact the Institute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or 260 764836633
Candidates should send a cover letter, Educational and Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;
The Director
Occupational Health and Safety Institute
P. O. Box 20205
KITWE
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