Public Health Specialist (Care & Support)

Overview

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Care & Support) in the DoD/U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate Africa (USAMRD-A).

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent is the senior program specialist on DoD’s HIV/AIDS adult and pediatric treatment and TB portfolio under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for DoD civilian and Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) activities.
• The incumbent will oversee the PEPFAR DoD adult, pediatric, and adolescent treatment, care, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), and tuberculosis (TB). Key responsibilities are two-fold: implementing and supporting treatment and care interventions and working with implementing partners to monitor performance and maintain delivery of high quality HIV services.
• The Incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, DoD PEPFAR, under the US Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa (USAMRD-A), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Education

• Masters in Public Health

Additional education

Medical qualification (United States MD or local equivalent) is required.

A Master’s degree in Public Health, or equivalent qualification relevant to health and HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention, is also required.

Experience

Additional experience

EXPERIENCE: Must have a total of 3 years of experience in public health and clinical care of HIV/AIDS, and one additional year of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required. Public health and clinical care of HIV/AIDS must include the following components:

1) Public Health - At least 3 years of public health experience in the management of HIV/AIDS in Africa or other developing countries is required with emphasis of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Care and Treatment and Tuberculosis. Must also have 3 years’ experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries.

(2) Clinical Experience – At least 3 years of experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS including experience with use of highly active antiretroviral therapy and OI prophylaxis, diagnosis and management.

(3) Research and Policy – Must have demonstrated experience working with development of national level health policy, preferably in HIV/AIDS related areas. Must also have at least 1-year experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required. (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge, Speaking/ Reading/Writing) is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
• Must have a very high level of understanding of the structure and functions of the program including the agency's role and function in support of the President's Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); s/he must have a developed understanding of intra-agency procedures for coordination with agency headquarters and embassy management.
• Must be a senior public health specialist in the section and as such explains agency and USG PEPFAR policies, guidelines and procedures for administration of grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreements. This full array of organizational knowledge is required because job holder is the "front person" for explaining to implementing and collaborating partners HIV/AIDS and PEPFAR policies, procedures, and technical matters and the importance of achieving strategic objectives and keeping accurate records to reflect that achievement.
• Must have a high level of detailed knowledge of the host country public health environment, including a detailed knowledge of the structure and operations of the host government ministries that deal with public health issues, the environment for health care delivery for both tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, strengths and weaknesses at the national, regional, district and community level. This knowledge is used in making recommendations to agency managers and in planning and coordinating new projects and programs during PEPFAR working group sessions.

Skills

• public helath

Additional skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have demonstrated ability to providing technical guidance in a large, technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV AIDS treatment, care and prevention; manage analyze and report on the substantia program resources allocated for relevant activities at their assigned study sites.
• Must have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to process written reports and use spreadsheets and database software packages.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work as a team member and to lead teams both on operational and research levels. Excellent communication and coordination skills are a must.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Terms and conditions

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration: //erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=bfi3v3lbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=19822&orgId=25//erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Medical qualification (United States MD or local equivalent).
• Master’s degree in Public Health, or equivalent qualification relevant to health and HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email