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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head of Programs
Employer:
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 31 July 2026

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31 Jul 2026

Head of Programs Job at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Job Description

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is hiring a Head of Programs to provide technical oversight, strategic direction, and manage program activities at its Secretariat in collaboration with Program Directors across various countries.

Duties, Roles 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 studies of public health concern
  • Provide technical advice and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) system
  • 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 and design implementation plans
  • Formulate evidence-based policies in liaison with Ministry of Health or other partners
  • Coordinate reporting for all programs and projects within the Programs Department
  • Oversee the programs training function within AFENET at central, state and country level
  • Determine staffing requirements and recruitment of programs staff
  • Oversee the design and implementation of databases and surveillance systems for diseases of public health importance

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Submit your application letter, CV detailing academic qualifications, experience and skills, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and three references to:

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

Send a copy of the email to: sec@afenet.net

Deadline: Friday, 31st July 2026, by 5:30 PM (East Africa Time).

Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interview.

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