Overview
Provide technical and operational support for the initial implementation of the South Africa EPR Flagship Roadmap, coordinating preparedness and response activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the EPR Flagship Roadmap.
- Facilitate implementation of SURGE-related initiatives, including AVoHC-SURGE, Emergency Medical Teams (EMT), and staffing needs assessments.
- Strengthen IHR-related capacities.
- Enhance operational support and logistics systems.
- Support RCCE initiatives.
Required Experience
At least five years of relevant professional experience in public health, emergency preparedness and response, outbreak response coordination or health programme implementation. Experience supporting implementation of emergency preparedness and response activities. Experience working with WHO or other UN Agency. Experience working on the WHO-AFRO-AFRICA CDC AVoHC-SURGE initiative.
Qualifications
First university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or a related field. Master’s in public health is desirable.