About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM, FP is 03.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Maternal and Child Health Lead serves as the primary public health technical expert and agency point of contact for all activities related to pediatric and adolescent HIV treatment, care and support as well as prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, working under the supervision of the Associate Director of Clinical and Laboratory Services. Incumbent’s responsibilities include planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring HIV program activities for maternal and child health (MCH), including adolescents and PMTCT activities. Incumbent collaborates with various levels of public health stakeholders, conducts day-to-day program and administrative management and coordinates with other PEPFAR agencies to ensure project implementation addresses program strategic objectives and are aligned with internationally recognized public health standards and best practices. This management role requires public health technical leadership, results-oriented analysis, advocacy, and engagement with implementing partners, Ministry of Health (MOH), and other stakeholders.  The incumbent represents CDC on Maternal and Child Health issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with MOH, partner health organizations and other stakeholders.    

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating Maternal and Child Health, HIV prevention and treatment programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.  One additional year of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of current HIV issues, prevention activities, management of people living with HIV in resource limited settings; community engagement, counseling and interventions, behavior change, testing, and treatment, particularly in antenatal settings, is required.  An in-depth knowledge of the range of maternal and child health programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health program is required. Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Sound knowledge of Global Fund procedures and mechanisms is required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.  Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management for cooperative agreements is required.

Education Requirements:

Doctoral level degree: Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or host country equivalent degree in medicine (MBBS or MBChB), public health, or epidemiology is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge in English and French. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners.  Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required. Strong skills in interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation data are required.  This includes working with Strategic Information staff on the development of surveys, evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.  The incumbent will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity in applying PEPFAR guidelines to unique and different settings.  Considerable innovation to influence other partner organizations engaged in HIV programs to adopt strategies for program activities. Must have demonstrated skills in analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data. Ability to readily analyze, understand and discuss new approaches to management of pediatric HIV. Experience in providing HIV clinical training and mentorship or other capacity building activities at an individual and group level. Skills necessary to write clear and concise documents, reports, program and policy guidelines, directives; skill and ability to orally present programmatic matters clearly to an audience. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

"Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit"

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass U.S. Embassy issued medical and security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security and Medical clearance (See “Next Steps” below for more information).

• Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education. Attached Curriculum files will not be considered. Please enter your primary private email address, as this will be used by the HR Office to contact you if you are shortlisted.

• To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• Doctorate Degree Certificate (or equivalent)
• Work attestation or proof of required experience

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:

1. Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s)

1. ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

1. ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interview

1. Non selected applicants will be notified by email of the results.

For Selected Applicants:

1. HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.

1. The security certification is a 2-4 months process, and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completed the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer

1. The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process.

1. Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.

For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), the Human Resources Office will provide appropriate information and guidance.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

HOW TO APPLY : ONLY online via the form available at:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=a25aytdrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=58255&orgId=73