Purpose of Job
The Senior Science Officer CPHIA assists and supports the process of devolving ethics review to the organization by participating in discussions on current practice and procedures, and assisting with the identification of and resolution of areas for improvement.
Main Functions
· Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
· Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Science Office’s support to Africa CDC.
· Assist in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
· Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
· Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
· Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Africa CDC’S Units as required.
· Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.
Specific Responsibilities
• Establish ethical and technical frameworks and procedures under-pinning the scientific activities of the agency, advising other agency leaders on integrating these frameworks.
• Provide advices on scientific quality assurance programmes.
• Support the Director to initiate and coordinate scientific and technical research projects in collaboration with Member States and international partners through Africa RCCs.
• Provide advice to the Director to direct and evaluate the agency’s research and professional programmes for the development of scientific personnel.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• Master’s or Bachelor Degree with seven (7) and ten (10) years relevant work experience in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Science, Health-services Research or related health discipline out of which at least three (3) years should be at expert level.
• PhD in any of the above or related field would be an added advantage
• Professional work experience in research and development of a wide range of communication materials for the health and development sectors.
Required Skills
– Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail, accuracy, and consistency.
– Strong knowledge of the subject matter, industry trends, and best practices.
– Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
– Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
– Creativity and innovation, with the ability to generate new ideas and approaches.
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
REMUNERATION:
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be submitted no later than December 1st, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
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