Surveillance Officer-Garissa

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Surveillance Officer Garissa -Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day clinical and oversee surveillance activities of a CDC-funded disease surveillance project at government health facilities. The position will be based at Garissa at the L5 County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the surveillance position by October 2026.The successful candidate will hold an A diploma in clinical medicine and be a registered clinical officer, at least 3 years of experience working at or with public health facilities in Kenya, Proficiency in Somali, English and Kiswahili languages, Previous public health surveillance or research experience would be an added advantage and Ability to manage research at facility-level 

 The incumbent will have a demonstrated track record working on US Government-supported programs

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

 JD-IFBS-Surveillance-Officer.pdf

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