Head of Operations at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or the World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO – AFRO). Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location / Workstation: AFENET Secretariat - Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, AFENET
Department: Operations

Job Purpose

• Lead and provide strategic direction of the operations, human resource, procurement, information technology, transport and administration functions across the AFENET network.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Develop and monitor implementation of robust operational, procurement, human resource and IT systems, infrastructure, policies and procedures to support the implementation and evaluation of the organization's strategies;
• Direct the human resource function including, but not limited to recruitment, employee orientation program, performance management, rewards management, training and development, succession planning and staff retention;
• Oversee the procurement function from planning, bidding, selection of contractors, contracts management in accordance with internal procedures and regulations.
• Monitor the administrative and operational implementation of country project work plans and budgets to support achievement of program objectives;
• Oversee the information communication technology services across AFENET offices;
• Direct and monitor the transport and immigration services across AFENET offices,
• Oversee and coordinate legal activities including office registration and regulatory compliance;
• Improve service delivery to country programs and projects;
• Manage insurances policies, contracts, leases, and other legal documents and agreements;
• Ensure appropriate security, safety and health guidelines and procedures for staff are established, maintained, updated and followed by all employees;
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relations at AFENET; and
• Develop and manage performance of administrative staff, including operations, HR, travel, transport, procurement, contracts management and IT staff.

Academic Qualifications

• Master`s Degree in Business Administration / Finance / Strategic Management or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or equivalent
• Professional Qualifications/Membership to professional bodies
• The candidate must be a member of at least one of the following professional organizations:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply(CIPS) and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Work Experience:

• Seven (7) years of working experience in Business Administration or a related field three (3) of which at managerial level.

Remuneration and Benefits
A competitive remuneration and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2026; 5:30 pm (EAT).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters and Curriculum Vitae detailing their academic qualifications, experience and skills and attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates together with three references to: sec@afenet.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Click here to apply online
Or
Submit in person at:
The Human Resource Office,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET).

Note

• ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for interview
• Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business on the deadline.