Job Overview
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is seeking experienced professionals to strengthen its surveillance and public health initiatives across the continent. These senior technical officer roles are pivotal in advancing disease monitoring, data-driven decision‑making, and environmental health safeguards.
Key Details
- Position 1: Senior Technical Officer – Surveillance – Salary: US$38,517.22
- Position 2: Senior Technical Officer – Indicator Based Surveillance – Salary: US$88,844.56
- Position 3: Senior Technical Officer – Environmental and Wastewater Surveillance – Salary: US$88,844.56
Job Requirements & Description
Standard duties for senior technical officers in these domains typically include:
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating surveillance systems to detect and respond to public health threats.
- Analyzing epidemiological data, generating actionable indicators, and producing regular reports for policymakers.
- Collaborating with national health ministries, research institutions, and international partners to harmonize surveillance standards.
- Providing technical guidance and capacity‑building training to field staff and stakeholders.
- Overseeing environmental and wastewater sampling protocols, laboratory testing, and interpretation of microbiological findings.
- Ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and data‑privacy regulations in all surveillance activities.
- Contributing to scientific publications, policy briefs, and strategic planning documents.
Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, or medical microbiology, coupled with several years of experience in surveillance program management and data analysis.
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