Job no: 495423

Work type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Burundi

Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Epidemic Control Officer - Burundi. Working under the guidance and direction of the Epidemic Control Lead based in Ngozi for the RISE project in Burundi, the Epidemic Control Officer will oversee the implementation of HIV care and treatment programming, quality improvement interventions and the laboratory component of the RISE-Burundi project in Gitega. S/he will provide technical and implementation guidance and oversight to the RISE-Burundi sites liaising with partners and local organizations. This position will be based in Gitega Province.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Epidemic Control Officer position by October 2021.The successful candidate will hold a nursing degree or international equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the care of people living with HIV. 

The incumbent will have a demonstrated track record working on US Government-supported PEPFAR programs including program planning, monitoring and evaluation. The Epidemic Control Officer will also have experience working effectively as a part of diverse staff teams, and contributing to successful collaborations with donors, host-country ministries of health, and civil society.

To view full job description, please click here - Download File JD_Epidemic Control Officer_Gitega.pdf

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Advertised: 11 Aug 2021 South Africa Standard Time

Applications close: 20 Aug 2021 South Africa Standard Time