Head, Diseases Surveillance & Intelligence at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Diseases Surveillance & Intelligence

Requisition ID: 1568
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director
Directorate/Department: Africa CDC
Division: Disease Surveillance and Intelligence
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular 

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Public Health, Bbasic Health Science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry), Epidemiology, Health Services Research or related fields.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• A minimum of 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 out of which five (5) years should be in a supervisory role, and with wide responsibilities to lead and manage national, regional or global public health programmes; 
• At least ten (10) years of the total experiences should be in public health infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance programmes at national, regional or continental public health organizations in either private or public sector domains;
• Record of high-quality, peer-reviewed epidemiology and/or outcomes research publications;
• Strong scientific leadership with proven skills in facilitation and coordination of research and public health epidemiology and surveillance programme and research activities, and motivating and developing people.
• Scientific, technical and managerial expertise and leadership in the development and enhancement of epidemiology and surveillance programmes and workforce capacity building in Africa, across different geographic regions; 
• Experience in leading public health programmes; 
• Broad experience in collaborating with research and programme partners and in managing multiple tasks and complex projects is expected;

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2023.