Public Health Scientist at Rwanda bio medical center (RBC) | Deadline 19 November 2025

This version is aligned with the roles of a national-level center that supports policy, research, capacity building, and innovation in public health. The Public Health Scientist will play a critical role in generating, analyzing, and translating scientific evidence to support national public health policies, programs, and innovations. Working under the PHI’s Center of Excellence, the Scientist will contribute to applied public health research, surveillance, capacity development, and knowledge translation to improve health outcomes in Rwanda. Key Duties and Responsibilities A. Research and Innovation – Design and lead high-quality public health research and operational studies aligned with national health priorities. – Collaborate with academic and research institutions to promote applied research and innovation in disease prevention, health promotion, and systems strengthening. – Publish and present findings in scientific journals and conferences. B. Evidence Synthesis and Policy Support – Analyze and synthesize public health data and research evidence to inform policy and program decisions. – Develop policy briefs, scientific reports, and recommendations based on current evidence and global best practices. – Support development and evaluation of health interventions and national public health strategies. C. Capacity Building and Technical Support: – Contribute to building national capacity in public health science, research methods, epidemiology, and data analysis. – Mentor junior scientists, fellows, and interns under the PHI training and research programs. – Facilitate training workshops, seminars, and scientific exchanges. D. Surveillance and Data Systems: – Support the development, evaluation, and strengthening of public health surveillance and early warning systems. – Use statistical and epidemiological tools (e.g., R, STATA, Epi Info, DHIS2) to analyze trends and identify health priorities. – Collaborate with RBC divisions and MOH units to interpret surveillance data and inform rapid response. E. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement – Work with ministries, academic institutions, UN agencies, private sector and NGOs on joint public health initiatives. – Represent the PHI Center of Excellence in scientific, policy, and donor meetings. – Contribute to the mobilization of funding and partnership development for research and innovation