Job Title: Technical Advisor
Organisation: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
AFENET is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. Established in 20025, AFENET has operations in over 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and five countries in the Caribbeans. AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent. The network’s goal is to strengthen Field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to contribute effectively to addressing epidemics and other major public health problems in countries where we operate.
Job Summary: This position will primarily serve as a Technical Advisor supporting workforce, preparedness and response activities within the MoH. He/she will participate in activities designed to strengthen implementation of joint external evaluation (JEE) and national plan for public health security (NAPHS) and other global health security (GHS) activities led by MoH, and other stakeholders in the animal and environmental sectors
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will work closely with MoH, AFENET, Palladium, WHO and other implementing partners to:
- Implement GHS programs and other activities related to PPPR in the country.
- Coordinate and support TDDAP2 priority activities including development of training curricula for surge teams, execution of trainings for One Health staff, evaluation/ assessment of GHS programs, etc.
- Participate in disease surveillance, outbreak response and response to other public health emergencies, and ensure documentation and sharing of best practices.
- Periodically provide support to the field epidemiology training program (FETP) including training of residents, supervision and mentorship.
- Prepare regular and timely reports on TDDAP2 project implementation for submission to MoH, AFENET, Palladium and other key stakeholders.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by MoH.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
- First degree in a medical related field (MBChB, BVM, Nursing, Laboratory) Other relevant qualifications that will provide added advantage include:
- Qualification in field epidemiology (Advanced, Intermediate or Frontline level FETP).
- At least 3 years of experience in implementation of public health programs, and training and mentorship of public health staff.
- Previous experience of working within a government setting at national level.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills.
- Competency in use of MS application packages (Excel, word and power point).
- Competency in data analysis software applications such as Epi-Info, STATA and SPSS.
Benefits This position will provide a competitive renumeration
How to Apply:
Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents plus Certificates for Results for UCE and UACE levels together with complete contact details of three professional references to:
The Administration & Human Resource Office,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email to: sec@afenet.net *ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.
Deadline: 7th May 2025