Senior Technical Officer -Environmental and Wastewater Surveillance (AfCDC)

• Lead and coordinate Africa CDC's environmental surveillance efforts, with a primary focus on wastewater-based epidemiology
• Engage with technical and funding partners to ensure alignment with continental priorities, advocate for funding, and oversee implementation of environmental surveillance activities
• Develop and implement continental strategic frameworks, policy and technical guidance for environmental and wastewater surveillance in Africa
• Provide technical assistance to AU Member States in establishing and strengthening wastewater and environmental surveillance systems

This role strengthens environmental and wastewater surveillance systems across Africa, contributing to public health protection and disease prevention through coordinated continental efforts.

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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a specialized technical institution of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Africa Union Member States and strengthen their capacity to detect, prevent, control, and respond to disease threats.