Purpose of the Position The Technical Officer, is the regional focal point for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness PIP and leads a team which provides technical support to member states of the Afro/Who region to strengthen the national capacity to detect and monitor influenza epidemic in the region through laboratory and epidemiological surveillance capacity building. The incumbent collaborates

Deliverables Support the establishment of the WHO AFRO journal in the provided timelines  Assist to finalize the agreement with BMJ Help to establish the editorial board  Coordinate the official launching of the journal at the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in August 2026 Support work related to research governance both in WHO AFRO and in Member State