Feb 21, African Union Head, Institute of Genomics (AfCDC) Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The Head of the Institute of Genomics shall direct and manages the daily operations of the Africa CDC Institute of Genomics to achieve the strategic objectives of the Division and the Africa CDC’s overall goals. The head will provide strategic leadership and guidance for strengthening genome sequencing and bioinformatics capacities and capabilities of Member states and promote the application of genome sequencing for public health decision making.

Main Functions

Leads Africa CDC’s effort of strengthening foundational capacities of Member States for the routine application of genomics data for diseases control and prevention, disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and emergency response

Supervises and manages the work of the Institute of Genomics to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Designs strategies and policies in order to address challenges for routine application of genomics for public health decision making

Contributes to the development of the business continuity or sustainability plan for wider application of genome sequencing for improved health outcomes

Provide strategic guidance for the establishment of capacity for Africa owned genomics data analysis and archiving platforms and systems

Oversees the expansion of use cases of genomics data to address priority disease conditions of Africa

Lead Africa CDC’s effort in developing and supporting the implementation of legal frameworks by Member States to institute genomic surveillance as part of national laboratory strategic plan and health sector plan

Addresses challenges relating to current practices in related field or relevant area.

Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies that promote the application of genome sequencing for improved health outcomes .

Represents the organisation and explains its position at conferences.

Mobilises funds from donors and allocates them towards the implementation of strategies and activities of the institute.

Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at Unit level.

Specific Responsibilities

Drive and implement the vision and strategy of the Africa CDC on the implementation of genome sequencing, bioinformatics and data translation to improve public health outcomes

Shape the strategy for working with the different divisions, Member States, partners and stakeholders to improve the utility of genomics data for public health actions.

Coordinate and interface and work with National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), national reference laboratories and MOHs to strengthen collaboration under the Africa PGI network and strengthen capacities and enhance efficiencies of existing public health assets.

Coordinate the cross-division collaboration to support integration of genomics sequencing in all relevant and key activities of the Africa CDC.

Devise sustainable training and mentoring strategies to improve human resources for genome sequencing, bioinformatics, genomic epidemiology and data translation for public health decision making

Advice on the introduction of appropriate technologies and promote technology transfer

Ensure internal and external milestones, deliverables, and obligations for the Institute of Genomics are met.

Drive and implement strategy for integration of pathogen genomics into public health surveillance systems.

Ensure reports, policy briefs and communiques are timely prepared and released, communicated with Members.

Performs any other related duties as assigned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in laboratory sciences, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, genomic epidemiology, or relevant disciplines with twelve (12) years of work experience of which a minimum of seven (7) managerial experience involving five (5) years supervisory exposure.

Experience working in a national or international institution is required.

Required Skills

Managerial skills, political tactfulness and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives.

Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally.

Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.

Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff.

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Head, Institute of Genomics (AfCDC) Jobs in Ethiopia

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