Fully Funded Africa Centre for Disease Control (ACDC)Epidemiology Track Fellowship Programme for Public Health Professionals 2023

Africa CDC Epidemiology Track Fellowship Programme for Public Health Professionals 2023
Applications close on 26 October 2023
ABOUT THE AFRICA CDC EPIDEMIOLOGY TRACK FELLOWSHIP
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is honoured to announce the official launch of applications for the prestigious African Epidemic Service – Epidemiology Track -Fellowship Programme. This two (2)-year, competency-based training initiative is hosted and directed by the Africa CDC in partnership with the African Union (AU). The timing of this significant announcement aligns with the global celebration of field epidemiologists’ critical role in safeguarding population health and advancing global health security.
The African Epidemic Services (AES) is an elite workforce initiative hosted and directed by the African Union. It includes three specialized tracks: Epidemiology, Laboratory Leadership, and Public Health Informatics. These programs have been meticulously designed based on the priorities identified in the Africa CDC’s workforce development framework.
“This fellowship program is a two-year, competency-based training that includes three months of didactic training and 21 months of intensive field training at carefully selected sites across Africa. Fellows will acquire more than 50 competencies through in-service training, fostering south-to-south collaboration among fellows and hosting institutions.” Said Dr. Tajudeen Raji, Head of Public Health Institutes and Research Division.
The call for applications for the fellowship program is now open, starting from 7th September 2023 and continuing through to October 26, 2023. The Africa CDC enthusiastically invites applications from all qualified candidates hailing from African Union Member States. Africa CDC is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, youth, and underrepresented regions.
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BENEFITS
- Fellows will acquire more than 50 competencies through in-service training.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a citizen of African Union Member state
- Have been employed at the time of application in an African country with permission from the government institution to attend the two years training
- Have a graduate degree from an accredited school of human medicine, veterinary medicine or other doctoral-level training in nursing, environmental sciences, or other public health
- Haver at least three years of recent full time public health post graduate experience in an African country
- Have a functional knowledge of the any of the African Union working languages and ability to read and write technical medical and epidemiological text.
How to apply
Applications are now open.
Download the prospectus HERE
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DEADLINE: October 26, 2023
For more information, please contact:
Africa CDC
Dr. Tiruneh Baye: Public Health Institutes and Research Division
Email: [email protected]
For Media Inquiries: Dorothy Njagi, Senior Communication Officer – Policy, Health Diplomacy & Communication: Africa CDC | Tel: +251 940 559 950 | Email: [email protected]
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