Senior Technical Officer- Public Health Institutes and capacity building (AfCDC)

In the execution of its strategic work plan, RCCs will support the Africa CDC. The collaboration and support of the centers is to ultimately bring into reality, an "Africa CDC without walls." In doing so, RCCs will support Africa CDC in aiding the African continent at the point of need, rather than from a centralized, distant location, by working closely with Member States to support the development of public health systems in countries. There are five RCCs, one for each of the geopolitical regions of the continent. The NPHIs within the RCCs serve as the core structures and operational units of Africa CDC's coordination framework. Strengthening the functionality of these NPHIs will enhance Africa CDC's overall capacity as a leading public health institution, enabling it to effectively collaborate with partners and respond to health threats across Africa. Main Functions The Senior NPHI and capacity building Technical Officer will provide technical assistance in the implementation of NPHI programme in the RCC. S/he will be responsible for working closely with Member States' NPHIs, the Regional Coordinating Centres and the NPHI Division Head. Work closely with the Principal Technical Officer for National Public Health Institutes at HQ to strengthen NPHIs in Member States. Perform any other assignments given by the Regional Director, PHI Center Director and Head of Division for NPHI. Specific Responsibilities Support the activities of the Center for Public Health Institutions (PHI), with a primary focus on strengthening National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) in Member States in the region. Participate in capacity assessments and mentorship programs for NPHIs to enhance their operational capacity in the region. Work closely with Member States' NPHIs and other Regional Coordinating Centers (RCCs) to coordinate and monitor NPHI activities and capacity-building initiatives across the region. Provide technical and administrative support to the Center for PHI in all RCC-related activities. Facilitate networking and foster peer-to-peer experience sharing among NPHIs, encouraging knowledge exchange and collaboration in the region. Prepare and develop reports, budgets, and work plans related to RCC operations and the Division's activities. Offer technical support in the development of resource mobilization strategies, ensuring alignment with regional stakeholders. Manage and supervise the performance of staff under their guidance, including conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional development. Conduct complex analyses and provide timely, accurate reports for RCC and Africa CDC's internal use. Prepare budgets in accordance with relevant frameworks and support the promotion of RCC activities, including the creation of informational materials such as leaflets, guidelines, and fact sheets. Actively contribute to the development of regional strategies, policies, programs, and plans to strengthen public health systems. Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience Master's degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management or a related health field from an accredited academic institution with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in supporting the implementation of public health programmes with emphasis on setting up National Public Health Institutes, Health workforce development, public health research, or other related activities OR University degree in the above fields with 10 years of relevant professional experience in Public Health, Health Systems Management, or related fields. Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex, public health programmes with special emphasis on public health research and the workforce. Practical experience in setting up new institutions preferably for the health sector. Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Collaborating Centers, and National Public Health Institutes. Hands-on experience in launching and managing NPHIs or comparable public health programmes across the continent, with a solid grasp of health systems and the operational landscape of Ministries of Health in Member States.