Epidemiologist (2 Posts) — Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda
Infectious Diseases Institute (Makerere University)
Two six-month, full-time epidemiologist openings at Uganda’s Infectious Diseases Institute. Lead surveillance, outbreak investigation and analysis for border communities and points of entry. Apply by 17 October 2026.
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University is recruiting two epidemiologists for a six-month, full-time assignment. The role leads disease surveillance, alert verification, case investigation and contact tracing in assigned border communities and points of entry. It includes analysis of surveillance data, reporting to district and national health authorities, and coordination with field teams. The official vacancy lists the station as “TDB”, so applicants should confirm the specific duty location with IDI.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in medicine, public health, nursing, veterinary medicine or a related field and three to five years of experience in disease surveillance, outbreak response or field epidemiology. A master’s in epidemiology or public health is preferred. IDI has not stated a salary or benefits in the vacancy.
Apply through the role-specific IDI portal using job code EPI X001. The Apply button directs applicants to create an account or sign in before submitting. The stated deadline is 17 October 2026 at 23:59 on the official portal.
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Benefits
Salary and benefits are not stated in the official vacancy. The advertised appointment is full-time for six months.
Eligibility summary
A bachelor’s degree in medicine, public health, nursing, veterinary medicine or a related field is required. IDI prefers a master’s in epidemiology or public health. The vacancy does not specify nationality restrictions.
Requirements
At least three to five years of disease surveillance, outbreak response or field epidemiology experience; competence with epidemiological tools such as Epi Info, STATA or R and DHIS2; experience with health authorities and cross-border programmes; strong analysis, reporting and communication; frequent travel to border districts. Field Epidemiology Training Programme certification is an advantage.
Documents required
The public advert directs candidates to the IDI online application portal and does not list specific documents. Open the role-specific application page, create an applicant account or sign in, and follow the portal’s instructions.
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