Resident Advisor, FETP at RTI International

RTI is seeking FETP Resident Advisors to assist the CDC in various international locations to develop MOH Field Epidemiologists to strengthening surveillance and outbreak response. Train and mentor MOH staff to improve disease surveillance, detection, response to outbreaks by providing classroom training in applied epidemiology and lead applied activities and field investigations. 

Candidates MUST have:

• Masters or Doctoral-level degree in Epidemiology. Graduate from a Field Epidemiology Training Program and 2+ years of experience in FETP. 5+ years of experience working as an epidemiologist and preparing/facilitating trainings for in-service public health workforce development initiatives.
• Knowledge of WHO standards and policies - Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy and International Health Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the functionality of surveillance systems.
• 5+ years of experience working in Asia or Africa.