Epidemiologist-Project Coordinator

AFENET

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  Location: Kampala, Uganda

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  Category: Other Services

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  Job Type: N/A

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  Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

Position: Epidemiologist-Project Coordinator 
Program: Programs Department
Number of vacancies: (01)
Duty Stations: AFENET Secretariat-Kampala Uganda
Application Deadline:  Friday, September 1, 2023

Background:

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization, networking and service alliance of African Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs in Sub Saharan Africa. Through its member field epidemiology training programs, AFENET is dedicated to supporting African ministries of health build strong, effective and sustainable programs with capacity to improve public health systems. Established in 2005, AFENET’s vision is to ensure a “Healthier Africa” by effective prevention and control of epidemics and other priority public health problems in Africa. The overarching goal is to strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to contribute effectively to addressing epidemics and other major public health problems in Africa. The vision and goals are achieved through implementing interventions across the network within the framework of seven strategic priorities areas namely: 1) developing field epidemiology capacity in Africa; 2) developing public health laboratory capacity in Africa; 3) public health disease surveillance and effective response systems; 4) networking and collaboration for public health advancement; 5) documentation and dissemination of experiences in public health; 6) public health program management and research development; 7) promoting the One Health Approach.

In line with the strengthening of public health surveillance and effective systems and Africa’s continental framework for mortality surveillance, AFENET is collaborating with CDC Foundation to support countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen mortality surveillance. This will ensure timely data collection on deaths using an active case search approach and linking this information to responsible authorities to enable timely interventions on a continuous basis.

Remuneration: Competitive based on qualification and experience.

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 together with complete contact details of three professional references to:
• The Administration & Human Resource Office
• African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
• https://recruitment.afenet.net and a copy by Email: sec@afenet.net

Please note:

1. that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT) Friday, September 1, 2023.
2. ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.
3. More details about these positions can be obtained from our website: www.afenet.net