Senior Technical Officer - Indicator Based Surveillance (AfCDC)

Core responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to support the operationalization and implementation of the Indicator-Based Surveillance (IBS) Framework across African Union Member States
• Guide Africa CDC and Member States in aligning IBS with the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework, International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), and Africa CDC's broader surveillance agenda
• Support capacity building and mentorship of Africa CDC staff and Member State IBS focal points
• Represent Africa CDC in high-level technical meetings, regional consultations, and partner coordination forums

This role strengthens disease surveillance systems across Africa, improving early detection and response to public health threats through the implementation of the Indicator-Based Surveillance Framework.

No specific skills, experience, or qualifications mentioned in the provided description.

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the provided description.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a specialized technical institution of the African Union established in 2017, has the mission to strengthen Africa's public health institutions to detect and respond effectively to health threats.