Senior Public Health Specialist

Qualifications

• Doctoral level degree (Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) OR;
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or host country equivalent degree in medicine, Public health, epidemiology, behavioral field is required.

Duties

The incumbent is a senior HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment Clinical Advisor. Under the direction of the CDC Caribbean Regional Office (CRO) Prevention, Care and Treatment Team Lead/Medical Officer, job holder provides comprehensive technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance in support of prevention, care and treatment activities provided under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbents responsibilities include day-to-day program and administrative management, monitoring, reporting and direct technical assistance and support to HHS/CDC HIV program activities in the region and specifically at the clinics where CDC work is being supported in Jamaica.

The incumbent works closely with other PEPFAR agencies and CDC CRO technical staff from SI and Lab to ensure projects implementation are carried out in accordance with program strategic objectives and internationally recognized public health standards and best practices. This management role requires public health technical leadership, results-oriented analysis, advocacy, and constant and clear communication with implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Global Fund, International Organization (IO) and host country Ministry of Health (MoH).  Job holder represents CDC Caribbean Regional Office on HIV care and treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies.

Experience

• Five years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS care 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/AIDS issues, care and support, counseling and interventions, behavior change, testing, and treatment is required.  An in-depth knowledge of the range of PCT 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.

Language

Fluency – speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Skills and Abilities

Strong oral and written communications skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners and accomplish reporting requirements.  Strong leadership skills are required to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups.  Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.  Strong skills in interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation data are required. 

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.

Agency Benefits

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kingston, Jamaica may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights*

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Required Documents

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Passport copy
• Degree (not transcript)
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Salary

Jamaican J$8,427,477

Note

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Applicants must submit and application on the U.S. Embassy Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) System by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday May, 13, 2021. All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

 

For more information: 

Human Resources Office 
142 Old Hope Road,

Kingston 6.

 

Fax: (876) 702-6347

Email: hrokingstonjobs@state.gov

 

 

Base Salary: Undisclosed