Scientific Writer

Background

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking alliance and service organization that brings together Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) across Africa, working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners.

AFENET works to strengthen the epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries, which are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).

AFENET, in partnership with the School of Public Health of Makerere University (MUSPH), is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced Ugandan to serve in the position below.

Responsibilities

• Co-coordinate the MPH programme and coordinate field activities under the programme.
• Oversee writing of manuscripts for Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP), and Ministry of Health staff.
• Support statistical analysis of work done by trainees, programme staff and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff.
• Work closely with programme staff to develop manuscripts for various projects and ensure timely submission of papers for publication.
• Take the lead in following up with authors and journals until papers are accepted for publication.
• Develop and maintain a log database of all products from Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP).
• Work with programme staff to organise and conduct scientific writing workshops for trainees, FETP staff and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff.
• Review all programme abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to ensure scientific integrity before approval and submission to conferences and journals.
• Work with Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP), and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff to write concepts.
• Lead resource mobilisation efforts for the FETP programme at MakSPH by writing expressions of interest and/or proposals for new initiatives that may arise during the contract period.
• Support documentation of key projects, success stories and findings for the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme, and maintain programme archives.
• Promote social media visibility of key projects, success stories, activities and products under the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme.
• Support preparations for the AFENET bi-annual conference, AFTERS and disseminations.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Desirable Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MD, MBChB, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Laboratory, or Nursing).
• Master’s degree in Public Health with FETP training and experience of at least three years since graduation.
• At least five publications, with two as first author.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and supervising students at master’s level.