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Job Summary

Job Title:
Several Field Epidemiologists
Employer:
Epicentre
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Wednesday, 13 August 2025

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About the Organisation

Several Field Epidemiologist jobs at Epicentre | Apply Now

Mbarara, Uganda

Epicentre is an international epidemiology and research organization whose mission is to support access to quality healthcare through field-based research, innovation, and epidemiological analysis, primarily for vulnerable and underserved populations. As the research arm of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Epicentre is highly recognized for its scientific rigor, operational relevance, and contributions to global public health, particularly in infectious disease control and outbreak response.

The organization promotes a collaborative and multicultural work environment that values diversity, professional growth, and the impact of science on humanitarian work, offering a dynamic employee value proposition with opportunities for both local and international assignments. Since its founding in 1986, Epicentre has evolved from a small support unit into a globally respected institution with research sites in Uganda, Niger, and France, serving as pivotal hubs for clinical trials, data collection, and health systems strengthening.

It employs cutting-edge research methodologies and adaptive trial designs to inform medical strategies and improve patient outcomes. With a lean but globally connected team, Epicentre’s influence spans continents through partnerships with NGOs, governments, and academic institutions. Its operations are driven by core values of scientific integrity, compassion, responsiveness, and impact. Epicentre is also committed to CSR through capacity-building initiatives, health education, and mentorship programs in the communities where it works. For more information, visit www.epicentre.msf.org.

Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Several Field Epidemiologist jobs at Epicentre

Full Time

Deadline: 

13 Aug 2025

Job Title

Several Field Epidemiologist jobs at Epicentre

Epicentre

Job Description

Job Title:   Field Epidemiologist (Several Positions)

Organisation: Epicentre

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Job Summary: 

Epicentre recruits epidemiologists on a regular basis to conduct short-term consultancies (3 to 5 weeks average duration) and for longer term missions within MSF operations (3 to 12 months) in Epicentre’s areas of expertise.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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How to Apply

These can include:

  • Rapid health assessments in emergency situations

  • Epidemic outbreak investigations

  • Evaluation of health programs and health needs

  • Implementation and evaluation of epidemiological surveillance programs

  • Prevalence surveys

  • Training activities in public health and epidemiology

Several Field Epidemiologist jobs at Epicentre

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For such positions, Epicentre will consider candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Medical Doctor or post-graduate degree in public health and epidemiology (MPH, MSc, or equivalent)

  • At least 3 years of related work experience, such as public health experience in humanitarian contexts or developing/low income countries

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Proficiency in English or French. Additional languages also an asset.

  • Proven capacity to adapt to difficult field conditions and work autonomously

Availability on short notice

On an exceptional basis, Epicentre may recruit candidates with other qualifications, such as nurses or lab technicians, to work on specific projects. Candidates with a strong epidemiological background and field experience are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Due to the limited vacancies on the field, this registration does not lead to a position.

Your application will be included in a network of epidemiologists who fit to Epicentre criteria and who are interested in field positions. However it is also possible that there will be no new field vacancies for several months.

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