Job Overview
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is seeking talented professionals to join its dynamic team. These openings span entry‑level internships to senior technical leadership roles in data science, analytics, and informatics, supporting the continent’s public‑health initiatives.
Key Details
- Internship Program – Salary: Not disclosed
- Senior Technical Officer – Data Science & Analytics – Salary: US$ 88,844.56
- Principal Technical Officer – Data Science & Informatics – Salary: US$ 101,705.53
Job Requirements & Description
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Internship Program
- Open to candidates from any academic background interested in gaining hands‑on experience in public‑health programs.
- Typical duties include supporting project teams, assisting with data collection and entry, contributing to literature reviews, and participating in stakeholder meetings.
- Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential.
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Senior Technical Officer – Data Science & Analytics (Africa CDC)
- Required background: data science, computer science, epidemiology, biostatistics, applied mathematics, public‑health informatics, or a related field.
- Key responsibilities include designing and implementing analytical models, overseeing data‑driven research projects, providing technical guidance to junior staff, and translating complex data insights into actionable public‑health recommendations.
- Proficiency with statistical software (R, Python, SAS), data‑visualisation tools, and experience in large‑scale health data systems are highly valued.
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Principal Technical Officer – Data Science & Informatics (Africa CDC)
- Required background: data science, statistics, epidemiology, computer science, public health (with a focus on biostatistics/epidemiology), or a closely related discipline.
- Senior leadership role responsible for shaping the agency’s data‑science strategy, overseeing the development of informatics platforms, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the integrity and security of health data across the continent.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large‑scale data projects, advanced analytical techniques, and a track record of publishing or presenting findings to policy makers are essential.
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