Public Health Specialist (Prevention)

U.S. Mission                           Uganda
Announcement Number:         Kampala-2022-042
Position Title:                    Public Health Specialist (Prevention)
Opening Period:                            10/06/2022 – 10/20/2022
Series:                                      550
Grade:                                     FSN 12/FP-3
Salary:                                     UGX 219,900,268
For More Info:                        KampalaHR@state.gov
Who May Apply:                     All Interested Applicants / All Sources.(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required:      Local Security Certification or Public Trust
Duration Appointment:                 Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:            We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Prevention Branch Chief).

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 (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes

Duties:  The Prevention Branch Chief oversees all HIV/AIDS Prevention activities funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (locally or centrally funded) and implemented either by CDC or through an implementing partner (i.e. Non-Governmental Organization or Government of Uganda). Incumbent serves with full management and supervisory responsibility for the day-to-day programmatic and administrative operations of the Branch.  Job holder identifies and develops program implementation strategies and policy, and coordinates Prevention activities with CDC Uganda Associate Director for Programs to ensure that Prevention implementation activities adhere to best practices. Incumbent reviews, recommends and/or develops proposals/programs for CDC Uganda to implement or to fund. Incumbent has direct supervisory responsibilities for the Deputy Branch Chief, and six technical officers. Job holder reports to the Deputy Director for Programs.

Download: Detailed Position Description | PD – Kampala 2908 Public Health Specialist (Prevention)

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: Completion of a PHD in Epidemiology, Medicine, Public Health or Health Services Research, is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Five years’ work experience managing large scale public health and/or clinical programs and research is required. Two additional years of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  A detailed knowledge of the range of prevention programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health prevention 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.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention; combination prevention interventions including HIV counseling and testing, medical male circumcision, treatment, condoms, behavior change, and structural prevention interventions is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required.

Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE: Fluent Working Knowledge speaking/writing/reading English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Excellent oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required. Well-developed report writing skills are required. The ability to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups is required. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.  Standard Keyboard and computer with speed and accuracy (40 wpm) with advanced experience in using agency specific databases and use of advanced spreadsheet functions is required. Budget oversight and statistical report requires a standard level of numerical skills; advanced project management, planning and organization skills; advanced analytical skills; advanced leadership and managerial skills.  Demonstrated supervisory skills; strong motivation and team building skills. Interpersonal, guidance and counseling skills required

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.

Other information:

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.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

How to Apply: 

1. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:

https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

2. For further assistance call 0414-306001
3. 3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.

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)
• PHD University Transcripts
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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.

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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda