Background
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public health agencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with operations in more than 30 African Countries.
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017. The Africa CDC is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency and envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The agency mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programmes.
The Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) program is a strategic partnership among Africa CDC, the African Union Member States, and the Mastercard Foundation. The main objective of the programme during Phase I was to acquire vaccines against COVID-19 and to vaccinate vulnerable groups as a priority, while reaching millions of other people across the continent. The program also laid the foundations for local vaccine production in Africa, with a particular focus on human capital development and capacity building at Africa CDC. In Phase II of the programme, the partnership has revised its objectives, with a focus on geo-mapping, vaccination of health workers and priority groups, and integrating COVID-19 management into routine immunization. Additionally, the initiative aims to prepare for future pandemics by investing in genomic sequencing, enhancing bioinformatics laboratories, supporting local vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic manufacturing, and strengthening the Africa CDC’s capacity.
Africa CDC now invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States to apply for the following position for the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Programme.
Job Purpose
The Principal Programme Officer Epidemic Intelligence will lead and coordinate the Epidemic Intelligence Unit’s programmes and Initiatives including providing strategic and technical guidance for implementing existing and new programmes and initiatives such as Event Based Surveillance, Indicator Based Surveillance, Disease modelling, outbreak response, and other initiatives for Indicator Based Surveillance, Disease modelling, outbreak response, and other initiatives for Officer is responsible for facilitating dialogue amongst all stakeholders including AU Member States and Partners to advocate for improved, proactive and resilient Epidemic Intelligence systems in the African continent. The incumbent will coordinate the development of strategies and business continuity plans for the unit and ensure successful implementation and programme sustainability establishing or strengthening Disease Intelligence and Public Health Surveillance system.
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How to apply
Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
- https://recruitment.afenet.net and a copy on email: sec@afenet.net
- REF: AFE\PPOEI\13012025 must appear in the email title for the position of Principal Programme Officer Epidemic Intelligence
- ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.
Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT) 24 January 2025.