Epidemiologist

JOB PURPOSE:

To design, implement, and analyze epidemiological studies focusing on Substance Use Disorders (SUD), aiming to inform and enhance treatment approaches, policy development, and educational initiatives at Naufar and Qatar.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Research Design & Implementation

• Develop and execute epidemiological research studies related to SUD, including designing methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research relevance and applicability.
• Ensure ethical standards are upheld, including obtaining necessary approvals and maintaining data confidentiality.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze epidemiological data using statistical software tools (e.g. SPSS) to identify patterns and insights related to SUD.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and publications to disseminate findings to stakeholders and the broader scientific community.
• Contribute to policy briefs and recommendations based on research outcomes, whenever requested by Naufar Management.

Capacity Building & Training

• Provide training and mentorship to junior researchers and staff on epidemiological research methodologies.
• Organize workshops and seminars to promote understanding of epidemiological research in SUD.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with patients, families, and community members to incorporate diverse perspectives into research, whenever requested by Naufar Management.
• Collaborate with external partners, including academic institutions and healthcare organizations, to align research efforts

Conferences and Trainings

• Facilitate conferences, seminars, workshops and training programs in coordination with Talent Management and applicable sub-committees to help Naufar professionals improve their expertise and understanding of mental/addiction disorders, and encourage the exchange of knowledge and skills within the institution and externally.

Relationship Management and Partnerships

• Facilitate the communication with external health care, non-academic and academic institutions.
• Maintain and follow up the MOUs and agreements with the other academic and research institutes.

Committee Involvement and Meetings

• Participate in relevant committee meetings (e.g. research committee) and perform duties as described in the committee Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure that the committees achieve their objectives.

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Contribute to the development and implementation of all relevant research policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• PhD in a relevant research field-Desired
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field- Mandate
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or any related filed- Mandate

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience conducting epidemiological research, preferably in the field of substance use or mental health
• Proven track record of published research in peer-reviewed journals.