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Principal Regional Coordinator RCCs (Africa CDC)

African Union · ET · Full-time
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About the Role

Senior technical leader responsible for coordinating Africa CDC’s core public health programs across multiple African regions, providing guidance on surveillance, laboratory systems, emergency response, and digital health initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Translate continental strategies into regional implementation plans
  • Provide technical guidance on surveillance, laboratory systems, and emergency response
  • Coordinate design and strengthening of disease surveillance and laboratory networks
  • Lead risk assessments and gap analyses
  • Build capacity through training programmes and mentorship
  • Manage multi-country projects and partnerships
  • Ensure quality assurance of technical outputs

Skills Required

Epidemiological analysisSurveillance system designLaboratory network managementEmergency preparedness and responseProject managementStakeholder engagementDigital health implementation

Fields of Study

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Laboratory Sciences
  • Health Security
  • Pharmacy

How to Apply

Submit a fully completed online application with CV, African passport, and required academic qualifications by the deadline; find contact details below.