The African Union is a continental union made up of 55 member states from Africa. On September 9, 1999, at Sirte, Libya, the African Union was announced in the Sirte Declaration, which called for its establishment.
1). Head of Division – Health Workforce Development
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Requisition ID: 2145
Purpose of Job
The Head of Division for Health Workforce Development at Africa CDC shall lead and coordinate the development of the institution’s health workforce development strategy and guide the continuous skill development, retention, and career paths of staff through various programs and linkage with relevant fields and sectors.
Main Functions
Supervises the Health Workforce Development Division, including designing, implementing, and maintaining the division’s workplan, and oversight for all deliverables and reporting.
Designs strategies and policies in order to address the pertinent issues related to health workforce development.
Contributes to the development of the business continuity plan and ensures its implementation at the Division level.
Provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and oversight to the health workforce component of the Africa CDC strategic priorities.
Ensures a comprehensive approach to human capacity development and provides programmatic leadership to ensure seamless planning, implementation of activities, and technical support.
Oversees the expansion and development of new and existing activities of the Division.
Ensures risk management and mitigation for health workforce development related issues.
Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in designing and implementing health workforce strategies.
Represents the organisation and explains its position at relevant meetings and conferences.
Mobilises funds from donors and allocates them towards the implementation of strategies and activities of the Division.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the development of Africa CDC public health workforce development strategy and guidance for continuous skill development, retention, and career paths.
Strengthen and enhance implementation of the existing health workforce programmes and ensure linkages with animal, agriculture and environmental sectors.
Provide direct supervision to health workforce development technical staff in the Division.
Lead and coordinate with other partners for standardization and accreditation of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) in Africa.
Oversee the Africa CDC Scholar, Public Health Leadership, and Fellowship programmes for Africa.
Supports operational and translational research capacities relevant for health workforce for public health institutions in Africa.
Research new technologies and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health workforce trainings and capacity building.
Work with AU Member States that do not have FETP to explore country-specific or regional training programmes that best suit their needs.
Oversee the establishment of a continental health workforce database and support the strengthening of National Health Workforce Accounts.
Facilitate and strengthen RCCs in promoting inter-country collaboration on health workforce development.
Support establishment and strengthening of National Public Health Institutes to coordinate health workforce development using a multi-sectoral approach.
Represent Africa CDC in technical meetings, conferences or similar platforms.
Prepare periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at Division level.
Represent Africa CDC’s scientific interests as a member of a scientific review committee, study group and be part of developing public health scientific policies, procedures and guidelines.
Support National Public Health Institutes capacity building on health workforce development.
Coordinate the delivery of technical services in support of Africa CDC Emergency Response activities as appropriate.
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or other closely related fields, with twelve (12) years of work experience of which a minimum of seven (7) and five (5) years of managerial and supervisory roles respectively.
Qualifications in leadership development, organizational development, capacity building or any such related fields is desirable.
Experience working at national or international public health or academic/research institutions with required, and practical experience in learning and workforce development.
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.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk..
Core Competencies:
Building Relationships
Communicating with impact
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation.
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Fosters Innovation
Drive for Results.
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.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD126,440.93 (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2024
How to Apply: Use the link below to apply:
Head of Division – Health Workforce Development
2). Head of Health Economics and Financing (AfCDC)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Requisition ID: 2156
Purpose of Job
The Head of Health Economics and Financing, Africa CDC shall direct and manage the daily operations of the Health Economics and Financing in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Division and the Africa CDC’s overall goals
Main Functions
Supervises staff and manages the work of the Division to ensure their effectiveness in addressing Africa CDC and Member State health economics and financing evidence, capacity and policy needs.
Designs strategies and policies to address health economics and financing technical issues relating to the overall work of Africa CDC.
Contributes to the development of the business continuity plan and ensures its implementation at division level.
Ensures risk management and mitigation.
Oversees the expansion and development of new and existing activities of the Division.
Addresses challenges relating to current practices in related field or relevant area.
Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing health economics and financing strategies to support decision-making at Member State and regional levels.
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 Division.
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at division level.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of the Division’s strategy and priority areas of work in alignment with the overall organizational strategy and health economics and financing needs of Member States.
Lead and coordinate efforts to support evidence-informed policies by Africa CDC and Member States through evidence generation tailored to the health economics needs of Africa CDC and Member States.
Initiate, lead and coordinate relevant activities to establish and promote health economics capacity at all units of Africa CDC and Member States.
Initiate, lead and facilitate the use of health economics tools and methods to deliver technical analyses that support priority setting at Africa CDC and Member States.
Coordinate delivery of technical assistance to Member States in leveraging health economics evidence for prioritization decisions.
Lead and coordinate engagements with stakeholders (such as academic and research institutions and professional networks) to strengthen capacity for health economics in Member States and across regional levels.
Lead and facilitate the identification of health economics needs of Member States and provision of technical assistance for institutionalization of priority setting in Member States.
Lead the development of appropriate materials to promote evidence use in policies by Africa CDC and Member States.
Identify synergies with other units within the African Union with a focus on health economics and financing and provide technical support where needed.
Oversee engagement with partners to mobilize resources to support implementation of strategic roadmap of the Division.
Lead and coordinate dissemination of outputs from technical analyses through scientific and policy avenues.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s degree in Health Economics, Health Financing, Public Health, Public Policy, or other closely related fields, with twelve (12) years of work experience of which a minimum of seven (7) and five (5) years of managerial and supervisory exposure.
A doctoral degree in the relevant area would be an advantage.
Experience working at national or international public health institution is required.
Experience in engaging stakeholders and influencing policies, brokering informed consensus, and managing complex bargains among institutions or stakeholders with divergent interests.
Experience in conceptualizing and conducting health economics research, evidenced by policy-relevant publications in health economics and financing.
Experience in mobilizing resources to support defined evidence generation, capacity strengthening and policy activities
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.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Perspective
Developing Others ….
Change Management….
Managing Risk..
Core Competencies:
Building Relationships ….
Communicating with impact ….
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation.
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Fosters Innovation
Drive for Results.
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.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD126,440.93 (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2024
How to Apply: Use the link below to apply:
Head of Health Economics and Financing (AfCDC)
3). Head, Internal Oversight (AfCDC)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Requisition ID: 2148
Purpose of Job
The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning and coordination of activities/projects/programs of the Internal Oversight.
He/She shall direct and manage the daily operations of the internal oversight functions of the Africa CDC to achieve the strategic objectives of the Office and the Africa CDC’s overall goals.
This includes planning, developing and implementing strategic policies so as to enhance and protect organizational values by providing risk-based and objective assurance, investigations, advice, and insights.
Main Functions
Develop and implement the IO’s medium and long-term goals and objectives, and related annual audit and work plans.
Define the broad objectives and scope for each audit project / review.
Provide guidance and on-the-job trainings to audit staff on technical and administrative matters.
Analyze guidelines and standards for internal oversight activities in the course of ensuring consistency of approach and adequacy of practice of subordinate auditors.
Evaluate internal control systems and make solid recommendations to promote operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with AU rules, policies and procedures.
Present major audit results and recommendations to management.
Provide expert advice on financial, administrative, operational matters and/or control systems, procedures and activities as well as key management initiatives.
Assist to ensure that IO’s investigation activities are in conformity with the best practices and “Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations” that are periodically endorsed by the Conference of International Investigators.
Monitor the status of audit recommendations.
Designs strategies and policies in order to address the pertinent issues in risk management and mitigation.
Assesses the effectiveness of the Africa CDC business continuity plan and monitor its implementation in the Organisation.
Assesses the risk management systems put in place and monitors the mitigation measures across the institution.
Oversees the expansion and development of new and existing activities of the Office.
Assesses the programmes on engagement of stakeholders within Members States, RECs and partners in designing and implementing risk management and mitigation strategies.
Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at Division level.
Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent; Develop and maintain operating rules and procedures.
Review developed policies and guidelines in accordance with the organizations’ legal framework and monitor their implementation.
Manages and supervises employees within the division, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency and timely delivery of the Division’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation.
Specific Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of multiple teams and resources of the Office of Internal Oversight.
Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of established internal control to prevent and/or detect errors and irregularities and determine compliance / conformance with existing controls, best practices and international standards.
Provide direction and leadership with respect to all phases of each audit/review.
Lead audits/reviews of a sensitive and complex nature;
Provide technical updates to the audit teams on new developments in the audit profession.
Review working papers and related audit/review communications (e.g., OIO audit reports, investigation reports, activity reports etc.);
Liaise on IO audit/investigation matters with Africa CDC directorates, institutions, senior management and operational staff as appropriate.
Assist in coordinating with external auditors and establish a data base for all audit recommendations.
Assesses and monitor the achievement of organizational objectives, identify and assess risks to ensure achievement of those objectives and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assess compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
Assists management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with analyses, appraisal, counsel and audit recommendations on the activities reviewed/audited.
Ascertain the integrity and reliability of financial, management and other information provided to Africa CDC leadership and stakeholders, including that used in decision making.
Provide technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of internal oversight function
Direct the implementation of the approved annual work plan and the provision of complete, timely, fair, objective, and accurate internal audit and investigation engagement reports to the Director General and other senior managers as appropriate.
Develop a risk-based annual audit plan for the Office of Internal Oversight that is flexible and adaptable to the emerging trends and issues in the Africa CDC.
Oversee Africa CDC’s portfolio that focuses on key risks and opportunities to strengthen the institution’s governance, risk management, internal controls and value-for-money, using modern internal audit practices in accordance with professional standards, and ensure that the division operates as an innovative, dynamic, diverse and high-performing office that respects diversity, ethics and integrity, and has a strong focus on results.
Ascertain that systems of internal control are laid down and operate effectively to promote the economic, efficient, and effective use of resources and to safeguard assets.
Assist the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organ’s operations.
Promote awareness and training of best practices in risk management and mitigation.
Provide advisory services on various areas related to audit, risk management, effectiveness of internal, operations and administrative controls
Ensure that internal audit activities are in conformity with the International Internal Audit Standards
Direct performance/value for money audits in order to improve the relevance, impact, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and performance of Africa CDC programmes, projects and methods of operation.
Provides secretarial and logistical services for the Audit Committees, as appropriate.
Leads an investigation function which examines cases of alleged fraud, misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, or other violations of AU’s regulatory framework, directs the operation of secure and confidential channels for receiving reports of alleged misconduct, and ensure that the division’s investigation activities are in conformity with the best practices and principles of investigations;
Establish a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of internal oversight activities, and continuously monitors its effectiveness, including periodic internal and external review and ongoing self-assessments, such as tracking time taken to produce reports.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s degree in Auditing or Accounting or Financial Management or relevant disciplines with twelve (12) years of work experience of which a minimum of seven (7) years must have been served at a managerial level, out of which five need to involve direct supervisory responsibilities.
Experience in audit, value for money assurance and investigation in similar international organizations, government or private sector entities, or non-governmental organizations
Professional qualifications and certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, CFE, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent are mandatory.
Proven track record in managing programmes, people and resources, and technical leadership.
Sound knowledge of general management practices and techniques, including results-based management principles, governance and accountability, use of information and communications technology, and techniques of quality assurance analytics
Membership in a relevant professional organization will be an added advantage.
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.
Strong working knowledge of information technology and its implications for business commerce and managing and controlling business operations.
Depth knowledge in generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls
Depth knowledge of accounting theory, auditing standards, investigation guidelines, procedures and related techniques.
Knowledge of auditing & investigation information systems and systems designs.
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
Strong business performance management abilities– monitoring the progress of work against schedules, budgets, quality standards, and achieving/exceeding planned economic benefits in a dynamic operating environment.
Leadership Competencies:
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