Senior Technical Officer - Health Informatics (AfCDC)

AU Values Respect for Diversity and Teamwork Integrity and Impartiality Think Africa Above all Efficiency and Professionalism Transparency and Accountability Information and Knowledge Sharing Download CV Template Here Please download the African Union CV template here. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the "Resume" tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY. Organization Information Reports to: Head of Division Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Directorate/Department: Center for Public Health Emergency Management Division: Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade: P3 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of Job Africa CDC is looking for an experienced health informatician responsible for improving the quality and accessibility of health data to strengthen information systems within Africa CDC and Member States. The role is crucial in advancing Africa CDC's mission of preventing and protecting Africa from public health threats. Senior Technical Officer's role is essential for shaping Africa CDC's digital presence and ensuring that data management practices are cohesive, impactful, and aligned with the continental public health objectives. This significantly contributes to Africa CDC's efforts to prevent and respond to public health threats, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of people across Africa. Main Functions Designing, implementing, and evaluating health informatics guidelines for data collection, storage, analysis, and sharing. Guide the implementation of AU Health Information Exchange (HIE) guidelines and standards. Developing and maintaining partnerships with key institutions such as National Public Health Institutions, academic institutions, non-governmental institutions, and relevant private sector partners as deemed necessary. Specific Responsibilities Establish processes and systems for standardizing the health data process within Africa CDC and Member States, Facilitate the implementation of the Africa Union (AU) Health Information Exchange (HIE) Guidelines and Standards within Africa CDC and Member States, Provide support in developing, implementing, and maintaining relevant data privacy/protection and data sharing policies, Ensure that the data management processes are functional and can provide the program staff with timely outputs for daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports, Advise on advanced health data management systems being established by Africa CDC Collaborate with NPHIs, academic institutions, and the private sector where relevant. Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in health informatics and make recommendations for their adoption within Africa CDC and Member States. Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience Master's degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in public health informatics, analytics, and/or digital solutions with a focus on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating systems and solutions. Or Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in public health informatics, analytics, and/or digital solutions with a focus on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating systems and solutions. Strong technical skills and knowledge of health information technologies, standards, and best practices, Experience working in public health, preferably in Africa, with a good understanding of the public health landscape and challenges, Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Required Skills Functional abilities Knowledge of data systems methods and theories that pertain to data sharing, data use, and data standardization, Collaboration and Teamwork with strong interpersonal skills, Good leadership skills with a focus on empathy and inclusivity, Strong working knowledge of EHR/EMR systems, Understanding of regulations and standards governing health data. Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the AU languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili). Knowledge of one or more additional African Union working languages would be an added advantage. Personal Skills Research and data interpretation skills, Attention to detail, Cultural intelligence, Negotiation and diplomacy skills, Creative problem-solving, Results-oriented mindset, Passion for public health. Leadership Competencies Strategic Insight Developing Others Change Management Managing Risk Core Competencies Building Relationship Foster Accountability Culture Learning Orientation Communicating with Influence Functional Competencies Conceptual Thinking Job Knowledge and information sharing Drive for Results Continuous Improvement Orientation

Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa's public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes.