Description of the organization
Founded by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986, Epicentre conducts field epidemiology, training, and medical research activities in support of MSF’s humanitarian objectives. We have three research centers in France, Niger, and Uganda, and remote epidemiologists. Our areas of expertise cover infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, cholera, Ebola, etc.), neglected diseases (leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, etc.), and chronic diseases that are on the rise in African countries, such as diabetes and cancer.
Job Description
Epicentre is seeking an epidemiologist to work in the Department of Intervention Epidemiology and Training (DEIF). The department’s activities include operational research projects and support for MSF operations. The epidemiologist will participate in the development of observational studies, their planning, operational implementation, and analysis of results. This research may include statistical analyses of surveillance data, population-based surveys (mortality, nutrition, seroprevalence), and cohort studies (non-exhaustive list).
In addition, the epidemiologist will play a leading role in scientific publications related to the implemented research and in translating research findings into direct operational recommendations for MSF interventions.
What you bring with you
Technical and operational skills: You will design and implement research studies to answer operational research questions related to MSF interventions.
You will be responsible for developing and reviewing study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will provide front-line support to the field team in implementing the SOPs.
You will also work in the field, providing operational support for studies. This involves actively supporting the operational team and conducting field visits based on activities and needs, including support for the organization and monitoring of activities or recruitment carried out on site.
In addition, you will be a driving force in data management, monitoring and controlling data quality, through database management, supervision and support for the encoding team.
You will conduct analyses of the projects for which you are responsible and write reports and scientific publications. Analysis techniques may include, but are not limited to, statistical models such as regression, survival analysis, and time-domain data analysis.
You will also interact directly with MSF operational teams to translate research findings into operational recommendations.
While carrying out your projects, you may be required to provide support to other epidemiologists on the team.
Interpersonal skills and teamwork: You will be able to facilitate and organize study-related boards, meetings, and committees. We will value your excellent skills in preparing and facilitating remote meetings (from advice and support to interviews for field recruitment) and your ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary, multinational, highly motivated, and competent team.
A strong interest in collective activities and in the development of the organization: you have an appetite for deepening and sharing the principles of action regarding research carried out with vulnerable populations.
Training skills: depending on needs, you can be a facilitator in training courses organized by Epicentre for MSF staff.
Qualifications
Formation :
- Master’s degree, university diploma or advanced certification in epidemiology or biostatistics (required).
A doctorate or equivalent degree is an asset.
Experience :
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in field epidemiology and experience in project coordination, including management of field teams, good knowledge of conducting operational research projects.
- Experience in epidemiological analysis, epidemiological modeling or advanced statistical analysis.
- Previous experience with MSF and/or Epicentre, or with another international NGO (preferably in the health field) is an asset.
Technical and interpersonal skills:
- You have a good command of the necessary IT tools and analytical software (Kobo, STATA, QGIS, R).
- You have skills/experience in interacting with the Ministry of Health and other partners.
- You have experience in writing reports and publications.
- You are valued for your organizational, research project management, and analytical skills, as well as your excellent written and oral communication skills. You have a proven ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize needs, meet demanding standards, and pay careful attention to detail.
LANGUAGES :
- Fluent French and English (minimum C1 level required).
Additional information
- Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time
- Location: Paris, France, with field trips of varying duration (2 weeks to 2 months)
- Start of contract: From September 1st
- Remuneration: According to the Epicentre salary scale (head office)
- Benefits :
- 25 days of paid leave + 22 days of additional leave
- Restaurant vouchers (€12/day, 60% covered by Epicentre)
- 100% mutual insurance coverage
- 50% reimbursement of public transport tickets in Ile de France.
Why join us?
- Join a multicultural and passionate team in the field of epidemiological research.
- Evolve in a dynamic humanitarian environment.
- Valuing your contributions and ideas.
- Participation in community life and the development of your missions.
How to apply
Please submit your application (CV + cover letter) via this link no later than August 17, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national, or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, or other aspects of their identity.
Epicentre is committed to protecting the personal data of its members, employees, and those interested in joining the association. The data collected during this application will be strictly transmitted, for fair and quality processing, to the individuals involved in the recruitment process, regardless of the location of the Epicentre structure to which they belong.
NB : Female candidates meeting the application criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.