Epidemiologist

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (A) SPECIFIC - Maintain accurate symptom and disease surveillance data record in a timely manner (e.g., COVID-19, Severe Influenza, Group A Streptococcus, TB, and MOH SIDPIC surveillance). - Gather and summarise relevant clinical information of patient index for reporting, evaluation, and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure. - Coordinate contact tracing efforts and complete case investigations in a timely manner. - Ensure accurate recording of information for contacts based on operational guidelines. - Conduct professional investigations and interviews to trace close contacts and determine exposure. - Collaborate with internal departments and regulatory bodies to support screening and isolation of exposed contacts. - Provide information on testing, isolation, and quarantine procedures based on protocols. - Monitor and keep records of symptoms or test results for identified contacts. - Assist in developing methods for symptom and disease surveillance systems, including nosocomial infections and MDRO surveillances. - Maintain accuracy and sustainability of surveillance systems for reporting to relevant parties. - Conduct epidemiological studies and investigations using clinical data to generate insights and recommendations for patient outcomes. (B) GENERAL - Participate in department education programs and journal clubs. - Embrace continuous improvement through refinement of work performance. - Perform other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned by the Head of Clinical Epidemiology Unit or the Chairman Medical Board. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE - Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related fields is required. - Working experience in Epidemiology, conducting research, preparing study protocols, ethic review applications, and statistical analysis plans is advantageous. - Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info) is required. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.