Job Details

  • Deadline: 31
  • Company: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
  • Location: Kampala
  • Application: Email: sec@afenet.net; Online application

Job Description

Head of Programs Jobs – African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

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Job Title

Head of Programs

Organisation

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Duty Station

Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation

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.

Job Summary

Provide technical oversight and strategic direction, and manage program activities at the Secretariat in collaboration with Program Directors across the various countries

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and provide oversight in the execution of department strategy in line with the overall organizational strategic plan.

Oversee the conduct and implementation of on-site epidemiologic investigations and/or studies of public health concern;

Provide technical advice and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and counterparts in all aspects of the implementation of the integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) system for infectious and non-infectious diseases;

Provide oversight in the implementation of an M&E framework for the FETPs and all projects.

Network and collaborate with Ministries of Health and other partners to discuss priority public health activities in Africa and design implementation plans;

Formulate evidence-based policies in liaison with Ministry of Health or other partners;

Lead the development of strategies and methods to improve the quality of data collected and the dissemination of information;

Coordinate reporting for all programs and projects within the Programs Department according to the set timelines and standards;

Oversee the programs training function within AFENET and at the central, state and country level;

Determine staffing requirements and recruitment of programs staff;

Manage and monitor the performance management of staff in the programs department;

Coordinate the programs proposal development process working closely with ministries of health and other partners;

Oversee the design and implementation of databases for health programs;

Oversee the design and management of surveillance systems for diseases of public health importance;

Oversee quality improvement activities for all levels of FETP training across various countries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory Sciences, or Environmental Health Science

And;

Master’s Degree in Public Health/Epidemiology

Professional Qualifications / Membership in Professional Bodies

The candidate must be a member of one or more of the following professional organizations

International Epidemiological Association (IEA)

Society for Epidemiological Research (SER)

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Professional (EBP)

Any other recognized national professional body

Work Experience

Ten (10) years of working experience in public health or a related field, five (5) years of which are at managerial level

Remuneration and Benefits: A competitive remuneration and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letters and Curriculum Vitae detailing their academic qualifications, experience and skills and attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates together with three references to

The Human Resource Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET).

https://recruitment.afenet.net

and a copy on Email

sec@afenet.net

by Friday, July 31, 2026, by close of business 5:30 pm (East Africa Time).

Please note ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for interview

Deadline: 31

st

July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

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How to Apply

Apply by email: sec@afenet.net

Apply online: Open application link