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Job Title: Public Health Advisor

Project Title: Training Material Developer for Frontline Healthcare Worker Capacity Building 

Location: Cameroon 

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Instructional Design, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred) 

Overview: 

Avram is recruiting a Public Health Advisor with expertise in training material development to support the Division of Global Health Protection’s Health Systems Strengthening Activities. The goal is to develop training materials to enhance the capacity of frontline healthcare workers to recognize, diagnose, and report priority infectious diseases using the Project ECHO model. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Develop Training Materials: 

  • Create two tracks of English-language training materials for clinical staff (including nurses, midwives, doctors, etc.) and community health workers. The two tracks will cover 11 priority communicable diseases: Measles, Dengue Fever, Plague, Chikungunya, Malaria, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, MERS-CoV, Rabies, Influenza, zika, and Botulism. 

  • Identify solutions and ensure materials are suitable for low internet availability settings. 

  • Collaborate with The US Centers for Disease Control clinical experts to review and incorporate feedback into training materials. 

2. Subject Matter Expertise: 

  • Provide expertise on evidence-based methods to achieve specific learning goals. 

3. Assessments and Feedback: 

  • Develop pre- and post-training assessments for both clinical staff and community health workers to evaluate knowledge gained. 

  • Create a feedback form for pilot training to gather input for finalizing materials. 

4. Project ECHO Implementation: 

  • Format training materials to align with the Project ECHO model, promoting interprofessional engagement and continuous education. 

  • Adapt materials for settings with low internet capabilities. 

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Instructional Design, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience: 

Minimum of 5 years in training material development, instructional design, or related roles within healthcare or public health 

Skills: 

  • Strong understanding of public health principles and communicable diseases. 

  • Proficiency in developing educational materials for diverse healthcare audiences. 
    Ability to translate complex clinical information into accessible training content. 

  • Experience with the Project ECHO model or similar continuous education frameworks. 

  • Proficiency in English and French. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.