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Tanzania, Somalia, Rwanda, Kenya, CongoRepublic, CentralAfricanRepublic, Cameroon, Uganda Africa CDC Reference Laboratories November, 11, 2026 ATTENTION!!! Dear Candidates, Thank you for your interest in the African Union. Please complete your profile using the African Union CV template. Be aware that the use of the AU CV template is MANDATORY!!!! Kindly download the CV from the link below, fill and upload to apply for jobs. Download English CV here Download French CV here AU Recruitment Team Job Description 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: Country Director ( Cross Border Country Lead) Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Emergency Preparedness and Response(EPR) Number of Direct Reports: Number of Indirect Reports: Job Grade: P4 Number of Position: 8 Contract of Position: ALD Location: Central Africa Republic Somalia Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Cameroon Uganda Congo Republic Purpose of Job The Principal Technical Officer/Lead Emergency Preparedness and Response shall [...]
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Emergency Preparedness and Operational Readiness Support implementation of national Ebola preparedness and response plans.
- Coordinate preparedness assessments, readiness reviews, and operational planning exercises.
- Support development and implementation of contingency plans and preparedness improvement plans.
- Monitor preparedness indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitate simulation exercises, drills, and after-action reviews.
- Support continuity planning for essential services during public health emergencies.
- Field Operations and Emergency Response Coordination Provide support to MS in implementing preparedness and response activities at national and subnational levels.
- Contribute to coordinating deployment supervision and operational management of rapid response teams.
- Monitor implementation of field activities and operational performance as needed by Africa CDC support and in close coordination with local authorities and other development partners.
- Contribute to coordinating activation and operationalization of emergency response mechanisms.
REQUIREMENTS
- and Relevant Experience • Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Emergency Management, Health Security, Nursing, or a related field.
- • A minimum of 10years of progressively responsible professional experience for candidates with a Master’s degree, or 12 years for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in public health emergency preparedness and response including at least 6 years of experience at an expert level and 3 years in a supervisory role.
- • Experience supporting Ebola, VHF, or infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response activities.
- • Experience in surveillance systems, emergency operations, field coordination, or health emergency management.
- • Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners.
- • Experience working in fragile and complex operating environments is desirable.
- Required Skills Leadership • Team coordination and operational management.
- • Planning and implementation of emergency preparedness activities.
- • Stakeholder coordination and problem-solving.
- • Field team supervision and performance management.
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HOW TO APPLY
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