Epidemiology Officer Job Vacancy at Amref Health Africa – November 2026

Organization: Amref Health Africa – Tanzania
Position: Epidemiology Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Healthcare and Public Health
Job Type: Not specified
Date Posted: 4th November 2026
Application Deadline: 14th November 2026

About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa – Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization that has supported the Government of Tanzania in addressing public health challenges since 1987.

Its areas of intervention include maternal and child health, HIV, tuberculosis (TB), malaria and nutrition.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania works in collaboration with and receives guidance from the following government institutions:

• Tanzania Ministry of Health.

• Ministry responsible for health in Zanzibar.

• President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG).

• Other relevant government institutions and development partners.

The organization is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Epidemiology Officer.

Job Overview

The Epidemiology Officer will coordinate and support the implementation of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG and other partners.

The position will provide technical assistance in strengthening national and subnational disease surveillance systems, including supporting the development and review of national guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for epidemiological data analysis and interpretation, strengthening the capacity of surveillance officers, coordinating project activities and preparing technical and donor reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Epidemiology Officer will perform the following duties:

1. Coordinate the implementation of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG and other partners.

2. Provide technical assistance and participate in reviewing and developing National Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and EBS guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and training materials in collaboration with the Department of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health.

3. Participate in the National Surveillance Technical Working Group and provide technical assistance as a member of the expert team.

4. Collaborate with national and subnational surveillance stakeholders to support the implementation of Event-Based Surveillance activities at subnational levels.

5. Work with national surveillance stakeholders to strengthen linkages between Indicator-Based Surveillance and Event-Based Surveillance systems.

6. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with relevant departments within the Ministry of Health, Regional and District Health Management Teams and other project partners.

7. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, in coordination with the Project Manager, to ensure effective follow-up and implementation of planned activities.

8. Maintain effective collaboration and working relationships with other Event-Based Surveillance partners.

9. Conduct epidemiological data analysis and interpretation of project data, and communicate findings to surveillance officers at regional, district and health facility levels.

10. Strengthen the capacity of regional and district surveillance officers in epidemiological data analysis, interpretation and utilization.

11. Participate in project planning, including monthly, quarterly and annual work plans, as well as ad hoc planning of project activities in consultation with the Ministry of Health and other EBS partners.

12. Prepare high-quality project activity reports, internal Amref reports and donor reports, ensuring timely submission.

13. Maintain project databases and filing systems to ensure effective management and accessibility of project information.

14. Participate in developing project proposals to support resource mobilization through solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• An advanced university degree in Epidemiology, preferably Field Epidemiology.

• Knowledge and experience in developing scientific papers and conducting epidemiological surveys.

• At least three years of experience working in a busy epidemiological environment, including handling disease outbreaks and other Public Health Events of International Concern.

• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

• Good knowledge of internet, intranet and web-browsing applications.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Good knowledge and practical skills in Event-Based Surveillance.

• Strong understanding of public health and related disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise and mentor other professionals, including non-health personnel.

Additional Requirements and Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a single application document containing both their application letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The application must include the following information:

• Current employment position.

• Daytime telephone number.

• Names and contact details of three professional referees.

• Application letter and updated CV combined into one document.

Interview Location: Amref Health Africa Offices, Dar es Salaam.

Application Deadline: 14th November 2026.

Important Information

• Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

• The organization has not appointed any recruitment agent to collect payments on its behalf.

• All official vacancies are published on the Amref website under the Vacancies section and through its official social media platforms.

• Official recruitment emails from Amref Health Africa use the @amref.org domain.

• Amref is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains a non-smoking workplace policy.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official Amref Health Africa recruitment portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: 14th November 2026

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their application letter and CV are combined into one document and that all required referee details are included before submission.