From April 11-13, 2024, a ‘High-Level Emergency Regional Meeting on Mpox in Africa’ was convened by Africa CDC in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and multiple other partners, including CEPI, WHO, UNICEF, INSP, and US Government among others. This report highlights key findings from 9 technical sessions.
The high-level ministerial meeting brought together over 05 Ministers of Health and delegates from 11 AU Member States (1)
To share the latest research and insights on Mpox, including its epidemiology, transmission, and prevention strategies (2)
To review and enhance existing response frameworks and collaboration mechanisms among affected countries (3)
To foster partnerships and coordinate efforts with international health organizations and donors for effective outbreak response and management including vaccination and, (4)
To develop a comprehensive action plan for Mpox surveillance, control, and prevention across the continent.

The high-level emergency meeting recognized the need for timely, accurate, and quality information on mpox situation in Africa to inform decision-making, program interventions, monitoring, and evaluations for the fight against mpox in Africa. The Ministers of Health of Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda, and partners emphasized the urgent need for strengthened preparedness and response to mpox in the African Union Member States, highlighting the need for cross-border integrated disease surveillance and a coordinated regional approach. It called for partners to harmonize support and interact with the African Taskforce for mpox coordination to fulfill mandates.

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“The objective is clear,” said Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director of Programmes, UNICEF. “We have a target to train, to deploy and support health workers in Africa,” he said adding UNICEF and Africa CDC had the commitment to bring an additional half a million healthcare workers to 2 million already agreed by the African Union Heads of State.
Abdi said meeting the target had a bearing on how the continent would perform during public health emergencies and how it would positively impact reducing morbidity and mortality among children.
“The task at hand is crucial but timely since we are still facing unprecedented challenges in our healthcare systems,” said Dr Mohammed Abdulaziz, head of the Disease Control Division at CDC Africa.
“The need for community health workers integration into the broader health system in Member States has never been more urgent than this time when a lot more of our professional health workforce are migrating to the developed countries for greener pastures,” he added.
There is a need to share best practices, pool resources, and coordinate activities at Member States and continental levels, to maximize the impact and achieve greater efficiency in improving healthcare services across the continent through the operationalization of the continental coordination mechanism (CCM) for community health, Dr Abdulaziz said.
“To effect change, we must prioritize investment in community health workers, ensuring they are adequately compensated, skilled, and supported, with special attention to women health workers at the frontline of the response for children and their families,” said Dr Laila Gad, UNICEF representative to the AU and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Dr Gad said this investment will not only accelerate health targets for all African children but also better prepare health systems for future pandemics and public health emergencies, she added noting, partnership is paramount in this endeavour.
In February this year, Africa CDC and UNICEF announced an extended partnership framework aimed at bolstering primary healthcare, supply chain management, pooled procurement, local manufacturing, and public health emergency responses.
Dr Abdulaziz said this collaboration builds on the existing 2022-2024 Partnership Framework Agreement between Africa CDC and UNICEF, aligned with the goals of the African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
At the core of this initiative is high-level advocacy for political prioritization and integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) into human resource for health with the plan to deploy 50,000 CHWs over the next two years, progressing towards 500,000 by 2027. This in line with the African Union Heads of State initiative to deploy 2 million CHWs in Africa.

To achieve this, the partnership builds on the 2017 African Union Decision on CHWs and the Monrovia Call to Action by reinforcing commitments to invest in, scale, and strengthen community health workers programs.

About Africa CDC: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a continental autonomous public health agency of the African Union that supports member states in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, and prevention and control of diseases. Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org

About UNICEF: UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. Learn more at www.unicef.org

Media inquiries:
Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication & Public Information Division: Africa CDC | Tel: +251 986 632 878 | Email: EdwinM@africacdc.org
Ricardo Pires| UNICEF New York | Tel: +1 917 631 1226 | Email: rpires@unicef.org

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9000043

Organization: African Union

AU Values  

            • Respect for Diversity and Team Work             • Think Africa Above all                     

            • Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

            • Efficiency and Professionalism                       • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Deputy Director General
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: One Health Division  
Number of Direct Reports: 
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The head of One Health shall direct and manages the daily operations of the One Health  division of the Africa CDC to achieve the strategic objectives of the Division and the Africa CDC’s overall goals.

Main Functions

• Supervises and manages the work of the Division to ensure their effectiveness.
• Designs strategies and policies in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
• Contributes to the development of the business continuity plan and ensures its implementation at division level.
• Ensures risk management and mitigation.
• Oversees the expansion and development of new and existing activities of the Division.
• Addresses challenges relating to current practices in related field or relevant area.
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies.
• Represents the organisation and explains its position at conferences. 
• Mobilises funds from donors and allocates them towards the implementation of strategies and activities of the Division.
• Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at division level.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Antimicrobial Resistance Programme and coordinate OH activities on the continent.
• Provide strategic leadership for the One Health programme in Africa CDC, and One Health activities in the African Union and Member States.
• Coordinate with other AU agencies on development and implementation of African Union wide AMR control efforts and One Health programs.
• Collaborate with international organizations, such as WHO, FAO, and OIE, to coordinate AMR control efforts in Africa.
• Lead the implementation of African Union Framework for AMR Control and Africa CDC Framework for One Health Practice in NPHIs in Regional Economic Communities and Member States.
• Provide leadership to the African Union Task Force on AMR and other regional/continental activities.
• Coordinate technical assistance from partners on the development of policies, programs, and guidance to support AMR control in Africa.
• Provides technical guidance and works closely with counterparts in technical departments across the organization and liaises with counterparts in partner AU Agencies, donors and other stakeholders to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to public health and the facilitation of successful implementation of national and/or continental health programmes.
• Ensure a working environment that promotes staff development and professional progression.
• Identify potential funding partners and developing funding proposals for Africa CDC, Member States, and partner as needed.
• Represent the programme and share its vision and position at continental and global meetings and conferences.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor. 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Humanitarian studies or relevant disciplines with twelve (12) years of work experience of which a minimum of five (5) years must have been served at a managerial level.
• Experience working in a national or international institution is required.
• Experience in developing and implementing capacity building programs is required

Required Skills

• Managerial skills, political tactfulness and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives.
• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally.
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Risk Management

.Developing Organizational Capability

Change Management….

Core Competencies

Foster Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Building Relationship

Effective Communication

Functional Competencies

.Conceptual Thinking

Drive for Results

Fosters Innovation

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$  50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and 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), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be submitted no later than  June 7, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise. -The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: [[2229]]

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The Ministers of Health of African Union Member States met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 27 April, under the facilitation of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to drive this message home. 

“We need African opinion and voice to be heard because this is the only way for us to show that we are together,” said Dr Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC, opening the meeting in Addis Ababa.

All AU members were represented at the meeting for the first time, and eight health ministers participated online.

“We decided to come and strengthen the voice for the continent and the world,” Dr Kaseya said.

The pandemic agreement is a potential international agreement currently being negotiated by the 194 member states of the WHO, including the US. It is intended to address some of the weaknesses in capacities and lack of international cooperation during the global response to COVID-19. 

Africa CDC is not a negotiator; it provides political, strategic, and technical support to negotiators.

Dr Mekdes Daba, Ethiopia’s new Minister of Health who took office in February 2024, said the ministers were meeting at a critical time in the global health governance where a pandemic had paused an administrative vacuum to our collective strengths, driving health experts to unforgivingly reflecting the world’s vulnerabilities.

“As we navigate these challenging times, we must learn from our past experiences and share the future of global health security,” Dr Daba said.

Slyvia Masebo, Zambia’s health minister, said the health of ‘our’ people in our respective countries is a core component of economic and social development, and our collective voices today should foster unity around this common purpose of achieving universal health coverage.

“Our voices today should lead to equitable access to pandemic-related health products, increased access to vaccines and diagnostics, ensuring that no one is left behind, tech transfer, local production capabilities, and strengthening of our health systems,” Masebo said.

Ministers of health eventually agreed that the current Pandemic Agreement should ensure equity.

In a 27 April communique, the ministers said multilateral pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS), which provides legal certainty for both users and providers and ensures improved access to pandemic-related health products, technologies with measures that establish regionally distributed production of pandemic-related health products, and measures that establish regionally distributed production of pandemic-related health products were required.

The ministers also called for the formulation of coherent national and regional strategies for emergency preparedness, response, and health workforce development, including community health workforce.  “Let us stand united in our commitment and ensure a fair and comprehensive pandemic agreement for the benefit of all our people and a healthier Africa,” said Masebo.

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Abstract

Assessing the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG positivity through population-based serological surveys is crucial for monitoring COVID-19 vaccination efforts. In this study, we evaluated SARS-CoV-2 IgG positivity within a provincial cohort to understand the magnitude of the humoral response against the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and to inform evidence-based public health decisions. A community-based cross-sectional seroprevalence study was conducted, involving 10,669 participants who received various vaccines (two doses for BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm, Covishield vaccine, and Pfizer/BioNTech, and one dose for Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine). The study spanned 16 provinces in the Casablanca-Settat region from February to June 2022, during which comprehensive demographic and comorbidity data were collected. We screened samples for the presence of IgG antibodies using the SARS-CoV-2 IgG II Quant assay, which quantifies antibodies against the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike (S) protein, measured on the Abbott Architect i2000SR. The overall crude seroprevalence was 96% (95% CI: 95.6–96.3%), and after adjustment for assay performance, it was estimated as 96.2% (95% CI: 95.7–96.6). The adjusted overall seroprevalences according to vaccine brands showed no significant difference (96% for BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm, 97% for ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/Oxford/AstraZeneca, 98.5% for BNT162b2/Pfizer-BioNTech, and 98% for Janssen) (p = 0.099). Participants of older age, female sex, those with a history of previous COVID-19 infection, and those with certain chronic diseases were more likely to be seropositive among ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/Oxford/AstraZeneca and BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm vaccinee groups. Median RBD antibody concentrations were 2355 AU/mL, 3714 AU/mL, 5838 AU/mL, and 2495 AU/mL, respectively, after two doses of BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/Oxford/AstraZeneca, BNT162b2/Pfizer-BioNTech, and after one dose of Janssen (p < 0.0001). Furthermore, we observed that participants vaccinated with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/Oxford/AstraZeneca and BBIBP-CorV/Sinopharm with comorbid chronic diseases exhibited a more pronounced response to vaccination compared to those without comorbidities. In contrast, no significant differences were observed among Pfizer-vaccinated participants (p > 0.05). In conclusion, our serosurvey findings indicate that all four investigated vaccines provide a robust humoral immune response in the majority of participants (more than 96% of participants had antibodies against SARS-CoV-2). The BNT162b2 vaccine was found to be effective in eliciting a strong humoral response compared to the other three vaccines. However, challenges still remain in examining the dynamics and durability of immunoprotection in the Moroccan context.

More at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-58498-6

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Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), African Union

Abstract

Introduction: By linking key components of public health functions such as surveillance, laboratory capacity, emergency response, communications, and public health research, NPHIs shorten the response time to public health emergency response and provides focused and centralized leadership and coordination mechanism for public health.

Objective: The main objective of the assessment was to describe the capacities of fully established NPHIs and identify potential Centres of Excellence for Health Information System, Emergency Response Coordination, Workforce Development and Public Health Research in each geographic regions of Africa.

Method: We assessed capacity of 12 fully established NPHIs in Africa from May to August 2023 using a tool focused on Corporate Governance, Health Information Management System, Public Health Workforce Development, Public Health Emergency Response Coordination and Public Health Research.

Result: The assessment findings showed that NPHIs of DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia, Burkina Faso, South Africa, and Mozambique scored 71%, 93%, 91%, 90%, 91.3%, 88.4% for Health Information Management System; Burundi, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mozambique, and South Africa scored 71%, 90%, 86%, 81%, 90.5%, and 85.7% for Work Force Development; Burundi, Ethiopia, Liberia, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Mozambique scored 67%, 94%, 98%, 92%, 78.4%, and 70.6% for Emergency Response coordination; and Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Liberia, Morocco, South Africa, and Mozambique scored 92%, 92%, 92%100%,100%, 91.7%, and 91.7% for Public Health Research respectively. The mean score of the potential regional centers of excellence at 95% CI is 87% [72-102], 84.5% [67,101], 70.6% [27,140] and 91.7% [89,99] for Health Information Management System, Workforce Development, Emergency Response Coordination, and Public Health Research respectively.

Conclusion: The most common challenges all NPHIs faced include inadequate infrastructure and resources to carry out their mandates, fragmented health information systems, dependence on external funding for programmes, high staff turnover, and lack of career development plans. Addressing these challenges require sustained political commitment, increased funding for public health, improved infrastructure, and resources, strengthened partnerships and collaborations, and the development of effective policies and strategies to support the functions of NPHIs.

More at https://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/establishing-regional-centers-of-excellence-capacity-assessment-of-fullyestablished-national-public-health-institutes-in-africa.html

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Abstract

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: African Union

AU Values  

            • Respect for Diversity and Team work             • Think Africa Above all                     

            • Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

            • Efficiency and Professionalism                       • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Division Health Workforce Development 
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division:Health Workforce Development 
Number of Direct Reports: 
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: P4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The Principal Officer – Fellowship & Leadership Programmes is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Africa CDC’s fellowship and leadership programmes. This includes developing and implementing new programmes, managing the day-to-day operations of existing programmes, and evaluating the impact of the programmes. The Principal Officer will also work to build partnerships with the AUC and other organizations to support the development of fellowship and leadership programmes.

Main Functions

• Take technical and intellectual lead in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise.
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to Africa CDC.
• Provide support in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation.
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization.
• Provide support in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new fellowship and leadership programmes and initiatives in line with the Africa CDC’s strategic plan.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of existing fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Build partnerships with other like-minded organizations to support the development of fellowship and leadership programmes for Africa CDC.
• Publish articles and reports on the fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Represent the Africa CDC at regional and international meetings and events related to fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to fellows as required.
• Evaluate the impact of the fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Perform other related duties, as may be assigned. 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public health, health policy, or related fields or a related discipline and ten (10) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience with a focus on fellowship and leadership development out of which six (6) of which should at expert and (3) years of experience at supervisory role.

           OR

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, or related fields or a related discipline and twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience with a focus on fellowship and leadership development out of which six (6) years should be at expert level, and 3 (three) years at supervisory role.
• PhD in public health or a related field is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in the field of public health, with a focus on fellowship and leadership development.
   

Required Skills

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as official working languages.

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk:

Strategic Insight

Core Competencies

Accountable and Complies with Rules

Learning Orientation

Building Relationship

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Drive for Results

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

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 (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables. 

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than  Jun 3, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. -Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: [[2249]]

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9000043

Organization: African Union

AU Values  

            • Respect for Diversity and Team work             • Think Africa Above all                     

            • Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

            • Efficiency and Professionalism                       • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Director for Centres for Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes
Directorate/Department/Organ: Centres for Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes
Division: Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 
Number of Indirect Reports: 
Job Grade: P4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The Principal Officer plays a critical role in strengthening Africa CDC’s efforts to combat Infectious Diseases (IDs) and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) across the continent. This position requires expertise in public health, program management, and policy development, with a specific focus on ID/NTDs.

Main Functions

This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:

• Take technical and intellectual lead in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU.
• Provide support in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
• Provide support in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

Programmatic:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of ID/NTD programs aligned with Africa CDC’s strategic plan and regional health priorities.
• Partner with national governments, regional bodies, and development partners to strengthen surveillance, prevention, and control efforts for ID/NTDs.
• Secure funding and resources to support ID/NTD programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of technical guidelines and policies for ID/NTD control.

Technical:

• Provide technical expertise on ID/NTDs to member states, partners, and stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analyses to inform program development and policy decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ID/NTD programs and interventions.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific developments and best practices in ID/NTD control.

.

Management:

• Supervise and mentor staff within the ID/NTDs Unit.
• Manage the Unit’s budget and resources effectively.
• Represent Africa CDC in regional and international meetings and forums related to ID/NTDs.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline with ten (10) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in public health, with a focus on NPHIs of which Six (6) should be at expert level and (3) years of experience at supervisory role OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline and twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in public health, with a focus on NPHIs of which Six (6) should be at expert level and (3) years of experience at supervisory role.
• PhD in Public Health or a related field is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing public health programs.
• Experience in outbreak response.
• Experience in health systems strengthening.
• Experience in public health research.
• Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
• Experience in working with international organizations.

Required Skills

• Experience in setting up and managing ID & NTDs.
• Proven ability to provide technical assistance and training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and French or any other AU official working languages.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationships

Accountable and Complies with Rules

.Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Orientation

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 (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables. 

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than  June 3,2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: [[2238]]

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