EOI No. ASLM/ACDC/EOI/Af-RSME/12/015/24
CLOSING DATE: 31 JAN 2025
INTRODUCTION
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative was launched by the Africa CDC in April 2019 with the aim of strengthening the African Union (AU) Member States’ biosafety and biosecurity systems and enabling them to comply with national and international requirements for biosafety and biosecurity including the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005), the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 and the multi-country Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). The World Health Organization (WHO) Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and the Global Health Security Index report confirmed the known capacity gaps in biosafety and biosecurity among Africa Union Member (AU).
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Interested candidates whose training and experience matches Levels 1 or 2 above should submit a Portfolio of Evidence that include the following
- A 1 paged application letter indicating the areas of specialization among the 4 and level to be considered (Level 1 or Level 2)
- A Capability Statement. The Capability Statement is a description of the Applicant’s work history and/or experience in any of the 4 areas of specialization. This should include but not limited to, a narrative description of the work done, how it was done and the results. There should be a clear connection on how this is related competencies in the RTCP-BBP
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Letters from at least three (3) current and contactable references with their contact information (email and mobile number)
- Certified copies of all the original relevant degrees, diploma and in-service training certificates
- Certified copies of any professional registration certifications/confirmations