Essential

• Master's level university degree in public health and/or Post graduate training in virology or microbiology or related science.
  
• Advanced training in Laboratory related disciplines is an advantage
  

Desirable

• Specialized training in public health or related field.
  

Experience

Essential

• At least 7 years' experience on working in influenza laboratory and implementing sentinel surveillance of influenza. The assignment requires high level of technical competence in influenza surveillance system as well as writing skills.
  
• Proven experience managing projects of a relative large budgets. Experience in multi-partners collaborations from multiple countries, government and non-government organizations and industry. Proven track record in research and scientific publications
  

• Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of PIP framework in Africa working closely with PIP teams at HQ and other regions.
  
• Support the organization of the regional scientific meeting on the implementation of the PIP (Surveillance, Laboratory, Communication, Regulatory, Deployment of vaccine and biologicals) framework.
  
• Contribute to the preparation of the PIP coordination meeting between HQ, RO and WCO focal points- Ensure close follow up with WCO on the implementation of the PIP project in the 9 selected countries within the region.
  
• Collaborate with Vaccines in Emergencies and MCM Teams in identifying research priorities and novel service delivery models
  
• Explore integration with other preparedness programs to enhance systems approach in the implementation of PIP program
  
• Work collaboratively with One Health and laboratory Teams, to ensure influenza pathogens with pandemic potential are identified early, prepared, and responded.