Senior Epidemiology Practitioner

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Performs the full range of work in the field of Epidemiology for the Company to prevent the propagation of diseases in JHAH/Saudi Aramco's population.

Incumbents will apply epidemiologic measures for the control of preventable diseases among Saudi Aramco's Eligible Medical Recipients (EMRs) approximately 350,000 in Saudi Arabia, or infection control for hospitalized cases and staff in Dhahran Hospital (450+ beds) and other designated medical facilities. Serves as a consultant to various organizations in applicable field of epidemiology. Has no financial responsibility, but work performed for disease control may result in substantial gains from increased productivity of the workforce. The incumbent receives only administrative supervision but requires minimal technical guidance from the Senior Epidemiology Specialist (CP 5).

Frequent contacts with patients, specialist physicians, and other JHAH organizations to determine necessity and extent of epidemiologic interventions. Periodic contacts with Assistant Director General of Health Affairs (Preventive Medicine) to coordinate disease/ infection control efforts or with the Director of Quarantine Directorate to facilitate international travel for JHAH/Saudi Aramco personnel during epidemics.

• Devises and executes strategies to control preventable diseases in JHAH/Saudi Aramco population, or in the Company's hospital/patient care facilities. Follows up the medical handling of certain cases of epidemiologic importance to assure proper case and control management.
• Monitors disease occurrence in JHAH/Saudi Aramco by reviewing staff reports of positive laboratory cultures, surveying Disease Report cards initiated by physicians, or initiating supplemental surveillance procedures. Investigates reports of serious or obscure problem areas and takes necessary control action.
• Watches global epidemic trends by reviewing WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record. Makes necessary preparations and recommendations to prevent their spread to our region.
• Reviews Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Weekly Summary of Countries with Areas Infected with Quarantinable Diseases. Informs the Company about changing health requirements for international travel and instructs clinics about necessary immunizations.
• Editorializes the monthly Epidemiology Bulletin and the annual Morbidity and Mortality Report.
• Assists clinical staff in the epidemiologic analysis of their reports.
• Offers consultation in medical prophylaxis and other preventive medical measures.
• Participates in continuing medical education for the staff.
• Assists the Epidemiologist I in design, conduct, and reporting on special studies requested by the Unit Supervisor.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Unit Supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Health Sciences or related fields
• Master of Public Health (MPH) majoring in Epidemiology is preferred.

At least 7 years' experience in field epidemiologic investigations, and/or infection control activities.

• Fluency in English language and medical terminology.
• Fluency in Arabic preferred but not required.