Key Responsibilities:
● Leadership & Strategic Direction:
o Provide leadership and strategic oversight for the SLL project in Eastern and
Southern Africa.
o Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve project objectives aligned with
the Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation goals.
● Project Management:
o Oversee technical and managerial aspects of the project, ensuring high standards
and timely delivery.
o Make critical management, resource allocation, and personnel decisions to
optimize project performance.
● Stakeholder Engagement:
o Serve as the primary point of contact for SLL activities in the specified regions.
o Liaise with Africa CDC, Mastercard Foundation, Member States, and other
stakeholders to coordinate activities and ensure smooth program functions.
o Engage high-level government stakeholders to promote project initiatives and
secure buy-in for enhanced Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) and
Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI) data collection, warehousing, and
sharing.
● Quality & Accountability:
o Ensure the production of high-quality deliverables and results.
o Maintain accountability for the efficient and effective use of resources.
o Monitor project progress, evaluate performance, and implement corrective actions
as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
● Education:
o Advanced degree in Pharmacovigilance, Public Health, Project Management, or a
related field.
● Experience:
o Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, with at least 10 years
in a leadership role.
o Proven experience in managing large-scale health or development projects in
Africa.
o Strong background in working with international organizations and government
agencies.
o Experience working in multiple African countries in the eastern and southern Africa
regions is key.
● Skills:
o Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
o Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and resource
allocation.
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and
influence high-level stakeholders.
o Proficiency in data management and quality assurance.
Key Competencies:
● Ability to lead and manage diverse teams across multiple regions.
● Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
● High level of integrity and accountability.
● Commitment to delivering high-quality results and continuous improvement.
● Ability to travel extensively within the Eastern and Southern regions