ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline with ten (10) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in public health, with a focus on NPHIs of which Six (6) should be at expert level and (3) years of experience at supervisory role OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline and twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in public health, with a focus on NPHIs of which Six (6) should be at expert level and (3) years of experience at supervisory role.
2. PhD in Public Health or a related field is an added advantage.
3. Experience in developing and implementing public health programs.
4. Experience in outbreak response.
5. Experience in health systems strengthening.
6. Experience in public health research.
7. Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
8. Experience in working with international organizations.
Required Skills
1. Experience in setting up and managing ID & NTDs.
2. Proven ability to provide technical assistance and training.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Fluency in English and French or any other AU official working languages.
Leadership Competencies
1. Strategic Insight
2. Change Management
3. Managing Risk
Core Competencies
1. Building Relationships
2. Accountable and Complies with Rules
3. .Learning Orientation
4. Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies
1. Conceptual Thinking
2. Job Knowledge and information sharing
3. Drive for Results
4. Continuous Improvement Orientation
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, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
REMUNERATION:
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49 (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be submitted no later than June 3,2024 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 |
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