Epidemiology Activity Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Spain

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Epidemiology Activity Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment type: Contract (6 months Renewable / Level 10)
Contract: 208 working hours per month.

Main Purpose 

• Defining, coordinating and monitoring the epidemiological activities, ensuring the development of appropriate methodology and the quality of studies according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to identify risk factors for diseases and to determine the optimal treatment approaches to clinical practice and the preventive medicine to be used in the missions.

Job Description

• Defining, scheduling and organizing, in close collaboration with other medical team members, the annual epidemiological activity plan as well as its associated budget, in order to improve early detection of risk factors to better define treatment approaches and preventive practices.
• Leading the implementation of the protocols and epidemiological methodology, ensuring all related staff follows them in order to improve research efficiency.
• Supervising, according to annual plan, the epidemiological research activity ensuring that contacts with community groups and authorities are aligned with the objectives of the research and that the population participating in the research is properly informed.
• Reporting on the progress of data collection, on ongoing analysis of research or on any issue causing delay, in order to achieve epidemiological goals on time.
• Advising the MSF medical team on epidemiological matters that arise in the course of their activity research, and when necessary, designing and implementing epidemiological tools and data collection to meet new epidemiological needs.
• Ensuring, in coordination with logistics department, that national or international shipment of laboratory samples acquired for research purposes is done within datelines and according to protocols, following security rules and keeping conditions needed for the sample.
• Supervising data filing procedures, ensuring that all epidemiology software tools are properly used and are updated regularly, in order to ensure full data traceability and availability.
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department and the MSF vision, policies and values, the associated processes (job description, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the epidemiological staff in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve staff technical capabilities, contribution and commitment to MSF values.
• Supervising, in close coordination with the Logistic Manager that research equipment and materials are properly maintained, and stock level is above minimum point in order to ensure availability and research activity continuity.
• Participating in operational monthly reports and organizing and/or assisting medical staff in preparing epidemiological reports related to health facilities and to researched areas.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Conduct National Epidemic Surveillance and Develop Actionable Recommendations:

• Attend and actively participate in coordination meetings with health authorities, and partners such as NCDC, WHO, MOH, NPHCDA.
• Analyze and interpret surveillance data to identify trends, outbreaks, and public health concerns relevant to MSF’s mission.
• Develop action points and recommendations aligned with MSF’s strategic objectives and ensure follow-up on implementation.

Lead the Design and Implementation of Operational Research and Surveys:

• Provide technical support in designing and implementing operational research protocols and epidemiological surveys.
• Ensure data collection, analysis, and interpretation using Kobo, R, and other relevant data tools.
• Train and mentor relevant project teams on research methodologies, data management, and analysis techniques.
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations to improve MSF’s medical interventions and strategies.

Strengthen EPREP Strategy and use of AMT (Alert Management Tool):

• Support the revision and implementation of the mission’s Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPREP) strategy.
• Ensure the utilization of the Alert Management Tool (AMT) at project levels and harmonization at mission level to enhance early warning systems and response.
• Conduct assessments and develop strategies to improve MSF’s outbreak preparedness and response capacity.

Enhance Project Surveillance and Epidemic Preparedness Capacity:

• Enhance collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Disease Surveillance and Notification
• Officers (DSNOs), LGA Immunization Officers (LIOs), and other key stakeholders at LGA and state levels.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with health authorities to improve epidemic response and information sharing.
• Strengthen early detection and reporting mechanisms at the ward and LGA levels.

Requirements 
Education: 

• Essential, medical or nursing related diploma. Desirable specialization or training in tropical diseases
• Desirable degree (or masters) in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology
• Experience in using statistical data analysis tools.

Experience:

• Essential working experience of at least two years in nursing activities related jobs
• Desirable working experience with MSF or other INGOs
• Desirable working experience in developing countries

Language

• Mission working language essential, local language desirable.
• Knowledge
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies: 

• People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3.

Remuneration

• As per MSF salary scale (National contract).

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2025 (5:00pm)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instructions:

• Please submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and relevant academic certificates through the form.

Note

• Only electronic applications will be considered. Physical or hard copy submissions will not be accepted at this time.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
• MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture.
• Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Women ad People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply.