Overview
Analyze programmatic and epidemiological information on TB, HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to support strengthening the health sector response.
Key Responsibilities
- Update programmatic information on TB, HIV and hepatitis, STIs from Member States in the Region.
- Compile, clean and organize TB, HIV and hepatitis programmatic and epidemiological data from available regional and country-level sources.
- Conduct basic analysis of available data to identify key trends, gaps, differences between countries and priority areas requiring further attention.
- Review relevant epidemiological data, reports, scientific articles and other evidence related to HIV, TB and viral hepatitis and summarize key findings relevant to the Region.
- Support the development and updating of regional information sheets, data summaries, tables, charts and other information products on HIV, TB and hepatitis and STIs.
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations and other materials to support the THS Unit's communication of key epidemiological and programmatic findings to Member States and partners.
- Output 1: Update and validate programmatic data for 22 countries of the EMR.
- Output 2 data analysis summary highlighting key trends, gaps and differences between countries.
Required Experience
- Experience in the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.
- Experience in data visualization in the area of humanitarian assistance.
- Experience in research and report writing is an asset.
- Knowledge of Relational Database Management System and MS Office applications.
- Advanced data visualization and information design skills.
- Strong computer background in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ACCESS, Power BI)
- In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system.
- Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.
Qualifications
- Essential: University degree in health-related field
- Desirable: post-graduate degree or training in the field of public health