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Job Title: Regional Programme Lead
Number of posts: 1 (one)
Division: Regional Coordinating Centres (RCC)
Duty Station: RCC North, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job purpose:
The Regional Programme Lead will support the execution of the Africa CDC RCC strategic plan
in promoting health security across the Regions and its member states with oversight of the
Regional Director. In addition, the Regional Lead will be responsible for developing strategic
initiatives specific to the region. S/he will assist to manage the RCC’s staff and budget, foster
partnerships with relevant stakeholders and will represent the RCC in regional forums as delegated
by the Regional Director ensure alignment with the RCC’s vision and mission.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Programme Lead shall:
- Support Work Plan Development: Assist in coordinating and facilitating the development
of RCCs work plans for regional epidemiology and laboratory surveillance capacity
strengthening. - Emergency Operations Support: Support RCCs linkages to the Africa CDC Emergency
Operations Centre activities and coordinate RCC technical staff to ensure smooth
operations. - Preparedness and Response: Assist in developing and implementing RCCs preparedness
and response plans and assessment activities. - Disease Surveillance: Support strengthening of RCC disease surveillance monitoring and
reporting. - Technical Policy Implementation: Facilitate the adaptation of Africa CDC technical
reference policy, guidance, plans, and tools into RCC contexts and drive their execution - Facilitate Research Collaborations: Foster an enabling environment for research
collaborations and information sharing among RCCs and member states. - Research Publications: Support development of peer review research publications in
epidemiology, surveillance, or related health science. - Technical Representation: Represent the agency in technical meetings, conferences, or
similar venues as delegated by the Regional Director. - Scientific Interests: Support the agencies’ scientific interests as a member of a scientific
review committee. - Technical Services: Coordinate delivery of technical services in support of Africa CDC
Emergency Response activities as assigned. - Provide leadership in the execution of the Africa CDC flagship projects in consultation
with the Regional director. - Liaise with government focal points as delegated by the regional director in defining
country plans and supporting program delivery. - Oversee all Saving Lives and Livelihoods programme implementation regionally and in
member countries. - Support the hiring and staffing of technical experts and National Coordinators for the
Regional Team. - Manage and monitor the performance of National Coordinators and provide the necessary
guidance and support to ensure the smooth flow of work and to improve performance. - Represent Africa CDC in a professional manner, which creates a positive image and
enhances the credibility of the organization - Perform any other duties as requested by the RCC Director.
Qualifications and Experience - Master’s Degree in Public Health, Basic Health Science, Epidemiology, Health Services
Research, MMed, Pharmacy or related discipline with 10 years of relevant experience in
public health practice, with emphasis on infectious disease epidemiology, monitoring, and
surveillance of which 6 years is spent as an expert and 3 years at a supervisory role.
OR
- Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Basic Health
Science, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, M.D, Pharmacy or related discipline
with 12 years of relevant experience in public health practice, with emphasis on infectious
disease epidemiology, monitoring, and surveillance of which 6 years is spent as an expert
and 3 years at a supervisory role. - Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects across multiple countries
and sectors. - Strong partnership building and collaboration skills with various stakeholders.
Desirable - Excellent leadership skills including the capacity to organise people to achieve a shared
goal and inspire staff. - Experience in managing multi-stakeholder and multi-country programs.
- Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including
experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decisionmakers in
technical and other professional settings. - Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and
executing projects from conception through implementation. - Skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and, report
and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences. - Excellent computer skills, including word-processing capabilities, proficiency with email
and internet applications, experience in using office software applications such as MS
Excel, Power Point and Word.
Competencies - Human behaviour theories and applications in complex settings including diverse cultures
and social conditions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and management abilities.
Leadership and management abilities. Pro-active and solutions oriented. - Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build strong relationships internally and with external actors.
- High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
- Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse
team. - Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
Language Requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish,
Kiswahili and Portuguese) is required. Knowledge of one or several other working languages
would be an added advantage. Proficiency and working knowledge in Arabic is an added
advantage.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the
first three months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be
renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 42,879 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g.
Post adjustment 44% of basic salary (US$18,866.76), Housing allowance of US$ $20,223.00,
education allowance (100% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible
dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10, 000.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally
recruited staff.
How to apply: Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
- The Administration & Human Resource Office
- African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
- https://recruitment.afenet.net and a copy on Email: sec@afenet.net
*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)
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Note: More details about this position can be obtained from our website: www.afenet.ne