Director, Division of Epidemics and Disease at WAHO

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Director, Division of Epidemics and Disease at WAHO

The qualifications in this advertisement are the minimum requirements for eligibility. And candidate not in possession of this requirement will not be considered.

The West African Health Organisation is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position:

Job Title: Director, Division of Epidemics and Disease
Control Category: D1
Department: Division of Epidemics and Disease Control
Location (country): Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Immediate Supervisor: Director General/Deputy Director General

Start date of Service: 2010

Summary of the position and tasks;


The Director is charged with leading the overall technical and operational work in the following programmes – Epidemic Preparedness and Response. Communicable Diseases Non-communicable Diseases. Medicines and Vaccines.



Description of Main Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent shall:
Oversee the creation and operation of a unit for Epidemics Preparedness and Response to support ECOWAS Member State
Lead the regional response to epidemics, in collaboration with other stakeholders in the region.
Coordinate the development and promotion of strategies for reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases in ECOWAS Member State
Identify and support strategies to assist Member State in the procurement of medicines and vaccines at affordable prices
Lead the West Africa regional harmonization process of medicines regulations
Play a lead role in the organisation’ policy dialogue, advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.
Coordinate and provide technical leadership in the preparation of department’s budget, annual work plans and reports.
Ensure the identification, documentation, and dissemination of programmes result lessons learned and best practices.
Provide guidance and supervise professional and administrative staff
Ensure that technical information is shared among the staff of various country programmes, Headquarters, country programmes, Technical Working Groups, Partners, donors and other stakeholders.
Main compliance with all ECOWAS/WAHO finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources policies.



Qualification, Experience, and Required Skills:
A medical degree from a recognized University and a post-graduate qualification in Public Health
At least 12 years professional experience including 6 years at the international level and 5years at the supervisory level managing large multi-country health programmes;
Experience in design and management of intervention strategies in epidemics and disease control, communicable and non-communicable diseases, medicines and vaccines;
Excellent facilitation skills supporting ECOWAS Member Countries to translate policy and strategic plans for implementation;
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to write technical materials; Strong networking, influencing, and advocacy skills;
Effective leadership and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work load, set and meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attend to details;
Ability to work effectively across language and cultural barriers; and
Must be computer literate and proficient in the application of relevant softwares.



Language Proficiency

Proficiency in one of the three official languages of ECOWAS (English, French, or Portuguese) with a working knowledge of other

Applicants are requested to quote as reference the number of this advertisement in their applications

Deadline for applications: on or before 30th March 2010



Applications letter accompanying by copies of certificates, updated CV should be sent to:

Director General,
West African Health Organisation
175 Ave. Dr. Ouezzin Coulibaly
01 BP153 Bobo-Dioulasso 01

Burkina Faso Email: waho.applicationcandidature@yahoo.fr

This notice is addressed to candidates of both sexes, qualified female candidates are strong encouraged to apply.

All admissions will be made subject to ECOWAS staff rules and regulations.

The recruitment process will consist of short listing, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates. Only the latter will be contacted.