African Union Director Health Systems Strengthening & Public Health Institutes (AfCDC) Jobs in Ethiopia

African Union Director Health Systems Strengthening & Public Health Institutes (AfCDC) Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The Director Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts in strengthening health systems and public health institutes across Africa, ensuring the alignment with Africa CDC's strategic plan and regional health priorities.

This role involves providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and enhancing capacity building in public health practice, surveillance, and emergency response.

Main Functions

Facilitate the translation of Africa CDC technical reference policy, guidance, plans, and tools into Regional Collaborating Centers (RCC) contexts.

Coordinate and facilitate the development of RCC work plans for regional surveillance capacity strengthening and workforce development.

Facilitate public health technical assistance between RCCs and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), providing scientific and policy guidance.

Assist Collaborating Centers in building core capacities of NPHIs in AU member states, focusing on quality improvement guidelines for public health emergencies prevention.

Provide technical guidance and support to RCCs, including developing implementation, monitoring, and evaluation plans.

Lead the technical design of proposals/programs and contribute to the development of briefing notes, strategy documents, and guidelines.

Foster an enabling environment for research collaborations among RCCs, promoting information sharing and knowledge dissemination.

Facilitate RCC linkages to Africa CDC Emergency Operations Center activities, ensuring rapid deployment of resources during outbreaks.

Coordinate development of RCC preparedness and response plans and assessments in collaboration with relevant units.

Specific Responsibilities

Facilitate strengthening of RCC disease surveillance monitoring and reporting by adapting Africa CDC surveillance policies and tools to regional contexts.

Lead efforts to document results and lessons from projects in white papers, journal articles, and other publications.

Prepare input for reports, slides, and other materials as required.

Represent Africa CDC at external technical events, learning forums, and conferences.

Advocate for health systems strengthening and capacity building in public health at various platforms.

Provide technical services delivery in support of Africa CDC Emergency Response activities as directed by the Africa CDC Incident Commander.

Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall objectives of Africa CDC.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Advanced degree

(Ph.D., MD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medical Sciences.

Master’s degree in in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management.

With a minimum of 15 years of experience in public health, health systems strengthening, or related field. Eight (8) of which should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.

Proven track record in leadership roles within public health or scientific research organizations.

Experience in international organizations is preferred.

Demonstrated experience in program development, policy formulation, and emergency response management.

Essential

Significant experience of developing senior-level external relationships and securing the highest-level advocacy, including developing and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups.

Advance understanding of stakeholder engagement.

Extensive experience of leading, motivating and managing teams with the ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience and successful track record working in a diverse complex fast paced environments and the ability to influence positive change.

Strong leadership and strategic management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Proficient in risk management and organizational resilience.

Demonstrated capability in resource mobilization and financial management.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

Experience of working in international affairs in an international organization

Experience of working with external partners, funders, and media.

An understanding of changing economic, political, and social environments affecting the Africa CDC.

An understanding and analysis of Africa and global political space and atmosphere

High level of diplomatic and communication etiquette.

High level interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

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