Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: Deadline: 27 August 2024
Job Description
Africa CDC now invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States to apply for the position of Technical Officer-Injuries Prevention and Control.
1. Post
Job title: Technical Officer-Injuries Prevention and Control
Job Grade: AU P2/1
Number of posts: 1 (one)
Department: Africa CDC Headquarters
Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer for NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer for NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health, the Technical Officer for injuries will provide technical guidance to support conceptualization and implementation of the overall Africa CDC strategy on NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health with a focus on advancing a holistic/ health system strengthening approach for prevention and control of injuries on the continent.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer will be responsible for the following:
• Support the implementation of Africa CDC NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health strategy
with a focus on Injuries prevention and control,
• Support the implementation of policies to strengthen existing and establishing injuries
prevention and control programs in Member States.
• Support the implementation of inter-country collaboration on injuries surveillance
monitoring and reporting, including data sharing and use and promote engagement of
countries as per the Africa CDC continental guidance on strengthening surveillance
systems for NCDs, Injuries and Mental health prevention and control.
• Regional and inter-regional prevention and control activities and programs; Support the
processes of strengthening quality of data collection, management, analysis and reporting as per the Africa CDC continental guidance on strengthening surveillance systems for
NCDs, Injuries and Mental health prevention and control.
• Work with Member States to support the process of improving Africa CDC access to
injuries integration, knowledge and human resource development and capacity building
through coordination, collaboration, and technical assistance.
• Support efforts to strengthen National Public Health Institute capacity for integrating
injuries into the mainstream of primary health care and improve multi-sector engagement
for injuries prevention and control,
• Manage daily activities on injuries prevention and control within the Non-Communicable
Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health Unit and work closely with other units at the division
of Disease Control and Prevention to identify and build cross-sectoral programming.
• Develop, review, and disseminate guidelines, standards of practice, protocols, and other
tools to improve quality delivery in Member States,
• Provide logistic and technical support for information sharing and training activities,
regional meetings, and other onsite trainings and workshops.
• Performs any other relevant functions as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and work experience required
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology, health science, health services research or related health discipline with 5 years of experience.
• An advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, health science, health services research or related health discipline is an asset with 2 years’ experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates possessing:
o Technical skills and experience in supporting public health programs with special
emphasis on Injuries in Africa e.g. epidemiology and surveillance, health information
systems and related workforce capacity development.
o Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing, and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to both scientific and lay audiences.
o Strong technical and scientific writing skills, in addition to narrative and technical
reporting skills.
o Knowledge of public health programs, health sciences research and health systems
strengthening, and experience in supporting injuries prevention and control projects and
programs under government ministries and external donors.
o Familiarity with administrative and management practice and processes typically
employed by public health and other public sector programs,
o Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC,
Regional Collaborating Centers, and National Public Health Institutes.
o Knowledge of public health issues in Africa and previous experience working in Africa.
o Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, program
consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
o Skills in translating technical information into presentations, briefings and reports and
funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences.
o Understanding of the African Union way of working and managing associated
relationships with Member State entities and partners.
Skills and Competencies:
A. Functional Skills
• Knowledge of public health principals and practice as they relate to the implementation of public health programs and service delivery.
• Diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including
experience successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and
other professional settings.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a
technical nature to both scientific and lay audiences.
• Technical and scientific writing skills, in addition to narrative and financial reporting skills.
• Translate technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding
proposals for both technical and lay audiences.
• Project planning and management skills for organizing, planning, and executing public
health projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, particularly with statistical and other analytic tools, e.g., R and State, and with office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
B. Personal Abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including
content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure. Able to operate in
a multicultural environment.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient, and flexible.
• Pro-active and solutions oriented.
Language Requirement
- Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Swahili, Spanish and Portuguese) is required.
- Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment 46% of basic salary (US$14,293.58), Housing allowance of US$ 22,932.00, Gratuity 15% of gross salary (US$10,244.79). Total of US$78,543.37 per annum.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
• The Administration & Human Resource Office
• African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
- https://recruitment.afenet.net
a copy on Email to: - sec@afenet.net – REF: AFE\TOIPC\14082024 (MUST Appear in Email Title for the position of Technical Officer – Injuries Prevention and Control).
*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.
Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT)
Tuesday August 27, 2024
Note: More details about this position can be obtained from our website: www.afenet.net.
