Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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: Regional Directors
Directorate/Department/Organ:  Africa CDC
Division: Regional Coordinating Center (Nairobi)
Number of Direct Reports: –
Number of Indirect Reports: –
Job Grade: P2
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose of Job

The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for the day-to-day financial and operational activities of the RCCs. This includes managing budgets, accounts, procurement, and facilities management. The Finance and Operations Officer will also work to support the RCCs in achieving their objectives and have hierarchical supervision from the Regional Director as well as functional supervision from the Directors of Administration and Finance.

Main Functions

• Assist in the following up on the activities of the RCC, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Manage and maintain updated organisation asset, and inventory in the region.
• Support the headquarters procurement team to set up a regional approved suppliers database.
• Support the headquarters procurement team to ventilate all calls for tenders and expression of interest in the region.
• Support in disseminating any job offers from headquarters human resource team in all member states of the region.
• Support AfCDC Administration and Finance Directorates at any time when need be.
• Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research.
• Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective RCC and Africa CDC’s internal use.
• Assist in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
• Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the RCC including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Assist in drafting functional reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the RCC.
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and ensure that they are in line with the RCCs’ objectives.
• Design and implement financial and operational policies and procedures for the Regional Coordinating Centres (RCCs) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
• Coordinate and oversee the financial and operational activities of the RCCs, ensuring compliance with Africa CDC and African Union rules and regulations.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budgets and work plans of the RCCs, liaising with the Africa CDC headquarters and the regional partners.
• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational reports to the Africa CDC management and donors, highlighting achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Manage the human resources, procurement, logistics, security and administrative functions of the RCCs, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the RCC staff, regional stakeholders, donors and other partners, representing the Africa CDC in relevant meetings and forums.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit recommendations.
• Support the RCCs in resource mobilization, proposal development and grant management.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to the RCC staff on financial and operational matters.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure that they are accurate and timely.
• Administer accounts and ensure that payments are made on time and in accordance with the RCCs’ policies.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure that goods and services are purchased in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Africa CDC Director or his/her designate

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR a Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field. coupled with at least five (5) and two (2) years relevant work experience for Bachelor  and Masters degree holders respectively, in financial and operational management of complex projects or programs, preferably in the public health or development sector.
• A professional certification (such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, etc.) is preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience 
• Experience with financial software management. 
• Experience in financial management.
• Experience in contract management at the regional level.
• Experience in cash management and relations with banks.
• Experience with procurement procedures.
• Experience with facilities management.
• Knowledge of the public health sector. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, procurement, human resources, and logistics management.
• Familiarity with Africa CDC policies and procedures, donor regulations (such as USAID, EU, etc.), and local laws applicable to the RCCs is an added advantage.  

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and accounting software (such as QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of other African Union working languages is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region and to other locations as required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration..

Accountability awareness and Compliance

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for result..

Continuous Improvement Focus

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) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 78,600.96 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  63,640.03  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 27, 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: 2237

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This training aims to bolster cross-border RCCE for coordinated emergency preparedness and response in the region. Participating countries include Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Given the interconnectivity and the frequent emergencies in the region, including public health outbreaks such as Ebola, Marburg, cholera, and yellow fever among others, enhancing cross-border collaboration is crucial.

“In addressing the challenges of health security in region, it is crucial to recognize the imminent risks posed by dynamic cross-border movement,” stated Dr. Lul Riek, Regional Director for the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centres at Africa CDC. “Limited cross-border coordination and weak mechanisms for RCCE compound these challenges. By strengthening our regional collaborations and enhancing our RCCE strategies, we can more effectively deliver timely, clear, and culturally sensitive information that empowers communities to take informed actions during health crises.”

Over the past few years, RCCE has been a critical component in outbreak response in East and Southern Africa, particularly to support the social and behavioural change needed for the uptake of health interventions and effective emergency readiness and response. Through RCCE, communities are kept informed, a coordinated system is in place to manage risks, and evolving needs during crises can be managed. This shift began with preparedness activities during the 2018 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. Since then, initiatives including the Collective Service, through the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent emergencies in the region—have reinforced the critical role of collaboration between partners for the coordinated delivery of RCCE during health emergencies and the promise of leveraging community insights to inform and tailor other key pillars of a response.

“The urgency of our mission is heightened by a myriad of emergencies including missed vaccinations, conflict, climate sensitive diseases and climate-related disasters that increasingly threaten community resilience and livelihoods in the region. These disasters exacerbate vulnerabilities, particularly among dynamic and mobile populations and for children, presenting unique challenges to our response strategies. We need to continue to work together as response actors across pillars and borders to share and rapidly respond to recommendations emerging from community feedback and social science data, for more community-centred responses,” said Lieke van de Wiel, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Deputy Regional Director.

Over the years, RCCE activities have evolved beyond one-way risk communication by Ministries of Health and partners. Today, the focus lies in coordinated approaches that engage affected communities, listen to their concerns, and harness both qualitative and quantitative data. Community feedback mechanisms, qualitative research, and data triangulation—across online/digital and offline channels—drive targeted responses. These efforts deepen our understanding of critical behaviors for outbreak response and promote preventive measures.

“Let us leverage the power of data and evidence-based practices to inform our decision-making processes and tailor our interventions including messaging to the specific needs of each community. By embracing innovation and utilizing new technologies, we can enhance our ability to gather, analyse, and utilize RCCE data effectively, thereby enhancing our overall response capacity.” Dr Daniel Langat, Head of Surveillance and Response, Ministry of Health Kenya.

By convening key government actors and public health partners, RCCE partners aim to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), action plans, and training packages to improve RCCE readiness and data utilization for effective community-centered responses to outbreaks and disasters. This workshop is essential for ensuring the protection of children and vulnerable communities and maintaining essential services during emergencies.

Sophie Everest, UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team RCCE Specialist at the UK Health Security Agency said: “The UK-PHRST is delighted to be involved in this partnership of RCCE experts from across Eastern and Southern Africa to share technical expertise and facilitate scenario-based exercises to help strengthen community-led outbreak responses in the future. It is the first time Ministries of Health, Africa CDC, Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, WHO and UNICEF colleagues from across these countries have come together to discuss and plan how to prioritise this work, and we look forward to supporting these plans moving forwards.”

As emergency response partners in the region navigate a complex landscape of health emergencies, exacerbated by climate change and conflict, RCCE remains a critical tool in bridging knowledge, collaboration and action, in support of resilience, preparedness, and community well-being.

Africa CDC and UNICEF, in collaboration with IFRC, WHO and UK-PHRST as well as other partners, are committed to spearheading additional cross-border RCCE capacity-building workshops, thereby reinforcing resilience, preparedness, and community well-being throughout the region.

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Communication & Public Information Directorate | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention | Email: Communications@africacdc.org and AddisMH@africacdc.org

Sasha Surandran, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa, ssurandran@unicef.org

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 promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.For more information about UNICEF and its work for children, visit https://www.unicef.org/esa/. Follow UNICEF in Africa on Twitter and Facebook

About UK-PHRST: The UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team is a key international partner in infectious disease outbreak detection, prevention, preparedness and response; operational research; and capacity strengthening. We partner with low- and-middle income countries to support effective response to outbreaks before they develop into global health emergencies, and are able to deploy teams of public health specialists over a range of technical disciplines rapidly and at short notice to outbreak areas. We are an innovative partnership between the UK Health Security Agency and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, funded with UK aid by the UK Department of Health and Social Care.

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Location: Kenya, Kenya

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 General
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of the Director General
Division: Regional Collaborating Center (Nairobi)
Number of Direct Reports: –
Number of Indirect Reports: –
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose of Job

The Regional Director for Regional Collaborating Centre is responsible for leading and managing the strategic and operational activities of the centre, which aims to foster collaboration and coordination among regional stakeholders in the field of health and social care. The Regional Director oversees the development and implementation of the centre’s work plan, budget, and performance indicators, as well as the recruitment and supervision of staff. The Regional Director also represents the centre in external meetings and events, and builds and maintains effective partnerships with Member states and relevant regional and national authorities, organizations, and networks.
 

Main Functions

The Regional Director for the Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) is responsible for:
•    Overseeing the implementation of the RCC’s strategic plan, 
•    Managing the RCC’s staff and budget, and fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
•    Representing the RCC in regional and global forums, and
•    Ensure alignment with the RCC’s vision and mission. 
The Regional Director reports to the Director General and works closely with the RCC’s Technical Advisory Committee.
 

Specific Responsibilities

1.    Coordinate and facilitate the development of RCCs work plans for regional epidemiology and laboratory surveillance capacity strengthening.
2.    Fosters an enabling environment for research collaborations and information sharing among RCCs.
3.    Facilitate RCCs linkages to the Africa CDC Emergency Operations Centre activities to ensure appropriate and rapid deployment of staff.
4.    Facilitate and coordinate development of RCCs preparedness and response plans and assessment activities.
5.    Facilitate strengthening of RCC disease surveillance monitoring and reporting by facilitating adaptation of Africa CDC surveillance policies.
6.    Facilitate the execution of Africa CDC technical reference policy, guidance, plans and tools into RCC contexts to ensure consistent implementation of public health activities.
7.    Oversee, mentor and guide development of peer review research publications in epidemiology, surveillance or related health science.
8.    Represent the agency on behalf of the Director in technical meetings, conferences or similar venues where the agency seeks to be recognized.
9.    Represents the agencies scientific interests as a member of a scientific review committee for reviewing and developing public health scientific policies, procedures and guidelines.
10.    Coordinates the delivery of technical services in support of Africa CDC Emergency Response activities as appropriate and assigned.
 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    Masters Degree in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Public Health, basic Health Science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry), and Epidemiology and Health-Services Research. 
•    Clinical degree (e.g., M.D, MPhil, in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing) AND a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related discipline.
•    Twelve (12) years of relevant experience in public health practice, with emphasis on infectious disease epidemiology, monitoring and surveillance, and operational research, with at least seven (7) years at managerial level with wide powers to lead and manage national, regional or global public health programmes and five (5) years of supervisory level.
•    Extensive experience in leading and managing complex projects across multiple countries and sectors. 
•    Have successfully coordinated the delivery of high-quality technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development 
•    Should have also fostered strong partnerships and collaboration with various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, private sector, and development partners. 
•    Should have demonstrated strategic vision, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in my previous roles.
 

Required Skills

The following are the required skills for a Regional Director of Regional Collaborating Centres in the Africa CDC:
•    Strong leadership and management skills: The Regional Director must be able to provide strong leadership and management to the RCDCs. This includes setting clear goals and objectives, developing and implementing strategies, and managing staff and resources effectively.
•    Excellent communication skills: The Regional Director must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including AU officials, government officials, partners, and the public. This includes being able to clearly articulate the RCDC’s goals and objectives, as well as the RCDC’s work and achievements.
•    Technical expertise: The Regional Director must have technical expertise in the areas of the RCDC’s work. This may include areas such as health, education, agriculture, or the environment.
•    Political savvy: The Regional Director must be able to navigate the political landscape of the AU and its member states. This includes being able to build relationships with key stakeholders and to advocate for the RCC’s work.
•    International experience: The Regional Director must have international experience. This includes experience working in a cross-cultural environment and experience working with international partners.
In addition to the above skills, the Regional Director must also be a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and a team player. The Regional Director must be able to work independently and as part of a team to achieve the RCC’s goals and objectives.
The Regional Director of Regional Collaborating Centres in Africa CDC is a critical position that requires a wide range of skills and experience, and must be able to provide strong leadership and management, excellent communication skills, technical expertise, political savvy, and international experience.

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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) 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 ( 42% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,240.00 (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 October 5, 2023 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: 1963

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This strategic restructuring is a direct response to the African Union’s decision at its 35th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2022. The decision empowers Africa CDC as an independent body with the crucial mission of disease prevention and control across the continent.

This transformation represents a shift towards stronger leadership and ownership by Member States, their Heads of State, and governments. It strengthens Africa CDC’s leadership and governance structure as part of broader efforts to reinforce continental mechanisms through strategic institution-building.

Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, warmly welcomed all members of the newly formed ATC at the opening of the session. He expressed gratitude to the outgoing ATC for their exceptional technical guidance, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their expertise and advice have played a vital role in our response efforts. Dr. Kaseya emphasized the significance of the ATC’s advice and guidance, especially in implementing and assessing the strategic plan, in realizing the aspirations of the African Union Agenda 2063.

The restructured ATC comprises 20 diverse members, including representatives from Member States, National Public Health Institutes, the Regional Integrated Surveillance and Laboratory Network (RISLNET), African Health Networks, World Health Organisation (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). This composition adheres to the updated Africa CDC statute endorsed at the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council in Lusaka, Zambia, in July 2022.

During the session, Dr. Anne Marie Ambourhouet-Bigmann, the outgoing Chair of the Africa ATC, presented the ATC report. She highlighted the accomplishments of the ATC and shared important dates and milestones. The ATC is made up of 23 members from various state and non-state stakeholders. Their role is to provide technical and consultative support to Africa CDC on matters such as emerging diseases, surveillance, resource mobilization, science, research, and strategy.

Throughout its tenure, the ATC held five ordinary meetings and provided strategic recommendations to the Governing Board and Secretariat of Africa CDC. The report detailed the outcomes of these meetings, including achievements, challenges, and recommendations for the incoming council. The discussions covered the operationalization of Africa CDC, the implementation of a five-year strategic plan, resource mobilization, partnerships, data utilization, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report also highlighted the ATC’s impact in addressing various emerging diseases, such as Marburg, Ebola, Yellow Fever, Cholera, Dengue, and COVID-19. The committee offered advice and technical expertise on vaccine acquisition, local manufacturing initiatives, and `genomic sequencing capacities.

The newly elected ATC members, who will serve a non-renewable term of three years, will provide crucial advice to Africa CDC on a wide range of issues, including emerging concerns, strategic planning, resource mobilization, disease surveillance and detection, and scientific endeavors.

The 6th Ordinary Session successfully facilitated a smooth transition from the outgoing to the new ATC, adopted the draft rules and procedures of the ATC, and elected Dr. Eduardo Samo Gudo as the Chair and Dr. Morenike Oguan Alex-Okoh as the Vice Chair of the Advisory and Technical Council of Africa CDC. As the new ATC commences its term, it is well-positioned to provide essential technical advice and champion the strategic plans and activities of Africa CDC, reflecting its strengthened status and expanded operational mandate. In his address to the meeting, the newly elected Chairperson of the ATC emphasized that the council consists of scientists, not politicians, whose main focus is to provide evidence-based guidance to the Director General. This contribution should be recognized as a significant effort toward improving public health in the continent.

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About Africa CDC: Africa CDC is an autonomous public health specialized institution of the African Union that enhances the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions and partnerships to swiftly and effectively detect and respond to disease threats and outbreaks through data-driven interventions and programs. Learn more at: http://www.africacdc.org

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Launching the movement, the Director for Social Affairs, African Union Commission, Madam Cisse Mariama Mohamed said: “Access to antiretroviral therapy is a key strategy for HIV epidemic control, and viral load monitoring is an objective measure of the success of HIV treatment programmes. Therefore, I hereby launch the Africa HIV Viral Load Movement and reiterate that the African Union Commission is committed to its implementation.”

The Africa HIV Viral Load Movement aims to support Member States in their effort to rapidly scale up access to, and uptake of, HIV viral load testing at all levels of the health care delivery system, while contributing to the achievement of the 2030 HIV treatment Fast-Track Targets.

“The Africa HIV Viral Load Movement is to facilitate the implementation of commitments made by African Union Heads of State and Government during the launch of the ADIS Watch Africa to end AIDS, TB and eliminate malaria” said Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC. 

In her remarks at the launch, Tsigereda Kifle from the Ethiopia Federal HIV Prevention and Control Office, said: “Access to HIV diagnostics is pivotal. We should continue to design and implement innovative strategies that will ensure sustainable access to important HIV diagnostics and medicines. We should continue to share experiences and advocate for lower pricing of diagnostics and other important supplies. Doing so will help us attain the vision of ending AIDS by 2030 and seeing an Africa where HIV is no longer a public health problem.”

The Movement has five broad operational components: (1) Domestic financing and resource mobilization to accelerate scale-up of viral load; (2) Facilitating strategic partnerships with all stakeholders including the civil society, policymakers, donors, and the private sector; (3) Promoting the use of innovative approaches, including, but not limited to, integrated technology such as point of care, optimized diagnostic networks, and workforce development targeted at increasing viral load; (4) Strengthening monitoring of programmes and quality improvements by national regulatory authorities to increase the ability to uptake viral load; and (5) Increasing engagement with the civil societies to support a virile viral load demand.

The Movement’s declaration, which contains specific requests to the donors, manufacturers and development partners, will be finalized and published within the next one month. AFCAD is an initiative launched in 2018 by Africa CDC and partners to provide a unique platform for promoting and advocating for increased access to, and manufacturing of, diagnostics in Africa.

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