AFENET Executive Director in Uganda

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiological and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy, and the International Health Regulations (IHR). Established in 2005, AFENET has supported more than 20 African countries across sub-Saharan Africa advance their capabilities in early detection and response to infectious and non infectious diseases. Areas of support include: • Training of the public health workforce in field epidemiology. More than 500 have graduated from 2-year FETP programs, and over 300 are in training across 12 programs; • Public health laboratory practice and vaccinology; • Development of laboratory quality management systems; • Review, strengthening and maintenance of disease surveillance systems; • Epidemic investigation and response among others.

With support from multiple donors, AFENET’s annual revenues are in excess of USD 15 million. AFENET is looking to hire a new Executive Director to consolidate and build on this momentum.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess a PhD, MD, DVM or equivalent degree; must be fluent in English. A good knowledge of French, and or Portuguese will be a strong positive. EXPERIENCE: Interested candidates should have excellent leadership skills, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities, leading teams from different cultural backgrounds and a track record of strengthening health systems in developing countries. He/she should have at least 8 years of experience in a public health setting, 5 of which must be at middle or top executive level; should have work experience in Africa; a strong track record in winning grants from multiple donors; experience coordinating and managing multi-country projects; a good track record in delivering on objectives, and demonstrated sound strategic leadership and effective operational and financial management skills. BENEFITS: Salary and benefits are very competitive and commensurate with experience. The detailed position description can be found at - http://www.afenet.net/new/index.php ORGANIZATION The African Field Epidemiology Network, Plot 4B Mabua Road, Kololo, P.O. Box 12874, Kampala, Uganda; Phone: 256.417.700650; 256.312.700650; Fax: 256.414.542352 Website: www.afenet.net

How to apply:

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, and accompanying cover letter to: Chair, Board of Directors on e-mail: mtshimanga@yahoo.com copied to Chair, Human Resource Committee on e-mail: ellie@musph.ac.ug by the 30th of November 2012.