Essential 
Master’s Degree or first university degree (bachelor’s degree) in epidemiology, statistics, database management, public health or other related technical disciplines from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable 

• An advanced university degree (phd) in epidemiology, statistics, database management, public health or other related technical disciplines from an accredited/recognized institute will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with advanced level of field epidemiology training program are highly encouraged to apply

Knowledge and experience

At least 2 years of experience for those with a master’s degree and 5 years’ experience for those with a bachelor’s degree in a similar role.

• Knowledge of health protection in acute emergencies, including knowledge of surveillance and response mechanisms and tools.
• Knowledge of public health information in emergency settings, including surveillance, data capture, data management, data analysis and epidemiological outputs.
• Experience of research in a relevant field, with at least one peer reviewed publication.
• Experience of statistical analyses and advanced analytical epidemiology.
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience working with an international organization is a valuable asset.
• Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control

Required Skills

Functional Skills

• Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex, public health programmes with special emphasis on infection prevention and control
• Skills in programme monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Demonstrable skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate resource management support requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
• Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report for both technical and lay audiences
• Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, programme consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
• Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices and skills to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrable proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, data visualization and statistical packages as well as data analysis skills are mandatory.

Personal Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the Africa CDC.
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
• Pro-active and solutions oriented
• Knowledge of results-based management