Director of Programs Non-profit Careers – African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Job Title: Director of Programs
Organisation: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
About Us:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together fieldepidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Job Summary: The Director Programs will provide technical oversight, strategic direction and manage the program activities at the secretariat and in collaboration with Program Directors across the various countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will also develop and provide oversight in execution of department strategy in line with the overall organization strategic plan;
- Manage the conducting and implementation of on-site epidemiologic investigations and/or studies of public health concern;
- Offer technical advice and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and counterparts in all aspects of the implementation of the integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) system for infectious and non-infectious diseases;
- Provide oversight in the implementation of an M & E frame work for the FETPs and all projects.
- Build and strengthen network with ministries of health and other partners to discuss priority public health activities in Africa and designing implementation plans;
- Formulate evidence-based policies in liaison with Ministry of Health or other partners;
- Oversee the development of strategies and methods to improve the quality of the data collected and dissemination of information
- Coordinate reporting for all programs and projects within the Programs department as the set timeline and standards
- Oversee the programs training function within AFENET and at the central, state and country levels;
- The incumbent will also determine staffing requirements and recruitment of programs staff;
- Manage and monitor the performance management of staff in the programs department;
- Coordinate the programs proposal development process working closely with ministries of health and other partners;
- Manage the design and implementation of the database for health programs
- Oversee the design and management of surveillance systems for diseases of public health importance;
- Oversee quality improvement activities for all levels of FETP training across various countries
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Public Health/ Epidemiology
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary medicine, Laboratory sciences and Environmental Health Science
- Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies. The candidate must be a member of one or all of the following professional organizations:
- International Epidemiological Association (IEA)
- Society for Epidemiological Research (SER)
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Professional (EBP)
- Any other recognized national professional body
- At least eight (8) years of working experience in public health or a related field, three (3) years of which are at managerial level
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) via Email to: sec@afenet.net
Deadline: 12th May 2017 by 5:30 pm (East Africa Time).