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Consultant - Site Surveillance Officer (SSO)

Asia and the Pacific: India

  • Organization: John Snow India Private Limited (JSIPL)
  • Location: Asia and the Pacific: India
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Outer space and satellite technology
    • Security and Safety
  • Closing Date: 2023-05-20
John Snow India Private Limited (JSIPL)
Scope Of Work
 
Position Name
Consultant - Site Surveillance Officer (SSO)
Position Type
Full Time Consultant
Period of Performance
Up to Six Months
Company/Division
John Snow India Private Limited/COVID-19 Project
Reporting to
Program Specialist-Surveillance
Locations
Andhra Pradesh (1);Assam (1); Jharkhand(1); Karnataka(1); Madhya
Pradesh(1); Maharashtra(2); Manipur(1);New Delhi(2); Odisha(1);
Pondicherry(1); Punjab(1); Rajasthan(1); TamilNadu(1); Uttarakhand(1)
Number of Positions
 
16
 
 
 
Project Overview
 
JSIPL has been commissioned to provide technical assistance to MoHFW for COVID-19 vaccine introduction and roll-out in India. JSIPL will provide technical support to the Immunization Division of the MoHFW (COVID-19 Vaccine Support Cell) and collaborate with immunization partners to help accelerate the implementation and scaling up of the COVID-19 vaccine introduction activities through the Immunization Technical Support Unit (ITSU).
 
Adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination are being captured by the existing passive surveillance system. There are some adverse events that could potentially arise in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured on new or rarely used platforms. These events are called Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESIs). A sentinel surveillance system is being established to identify and capture AESIs in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Findings from the surveillance system will contribute to vaccine safety profiles of COVID-19 vaccines and inform emerging vaccine safety issues for taking appropriate action. 
 
Job Summary
 
The Consultant-Site Surveillance Officer will be responsible for all surveillance activities of the Site Surveillance System for Adverse Events of Special Interest (SSS-AESI) for COVID-19 vaccines at the sentinel site which will be a medical college. S/he will be responsible for screening cases for eligibility for reporting, data collection, follow-up, documentation, etc, at the site. S/he will work with a team of clinicians and medical records section at the sentinel sites, and will be guided by a national team.
 
Responsibilities
 
The Consultant-Site Surveillance Officer will be responsible for: 
  • Daily screening, selecting, and recruitment of patients from different departments
  • Sensitize and coordinate with doctors and other staff at the sentinel sites for selection of all eligible cases admitted to the site
  • Ensure timely data collection and uploading in the software while maintaining data integrity 
  • Ensuring timelines and deliverables of the project are met in his/her sentinel site, generate periodic reports, monitoring progress of the project 
  • Day to day management of project in the site, update seniors regarding issues and suggest solutions.
  • Any other work assigned by ITSU or JSIPL
Qualifications and Skills
 
JSIPL seeks a results-oriented individual with the ability to support the team in managing multiple concurrent tasks and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail. The successful candidate is required to have:
  • A BAMS/BHMS/BDS/Pharma graduate/Nursing degree with or without Masters in Public Health with at least two years of experience in hospital sector
  • Experience in conducting hospital-based drug safety projects is desirable 
  • Understanding of data analysis methods and awareness of vaccines and vaccine safety issues will be an added advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to network, build partnerships, work harmoniously in multicultural team environment
  • Fostering integration and team work 
  • Good computer skills, especially MS Office and familiarity with data collection software
  • Good command of English and regional language - both written and spoken.
How to Apply: 
 
Please review the detailed Job Description and submit your application online on the following link (please copy and paste the link in your browser):
 
 
JSI India subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity. Applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, caste, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions. 
 
Please note that the last date of applying for this position May 10, 2023 and only the shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.   
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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