Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance Job at U.S. Embassy in Abuja

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Job Title: Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance, (FSN-11/FP-04)

Ref: A96028

Location: Abuja – Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)

Organisation: United States Embassy, Nigeria

(This position will be filled at the FSN-11/FP-04 at the trainee level with promotion to target grade of FSN-12/FP-03 after one year with supervisor's recommendation).

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N5,050,289 per annum (Starting basic Salary)

Position Grade: FSN-11

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: (AEFM) – US$61,759;

EFM/MOH – US$53,003 (Starting Salary) per annum.

Position Grade: FP-04

Note: only U.S. Citizen eligible family members (USEFM) as Defined below of U.S. Government employees assigned to the Mission under chief of mission authority are eligible for Consideration. A U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be Residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring Officer under com authority does have to be officially Assigned to post.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Medical Epidemiologist, will lead and direct

HIV/AIDS surveys, surveillance and implementation science activities that CDC Nigeria is

implementing in partnership with Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Implementing Partners

(IP) and other stakeholders. The incumbent will apply both theoretical and practical

knowledge to support Strategic Information activities including Health Management

Information Systems and program monitoring and evaluation, general epidemiology and

surveillance. The incumbent will manage and support CDC implementing partners.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific

and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be

considered.

1. A Doctorate degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD), Public Health, Epidemiology,

Behavioral Sciences or strongly related discipline.

2. Four (4) years experience in the management of HIV/AIDS, STD, TB intervention

programs at the local, state or international level with responsibility for monitoring

and evaluation of program activities is required. An additional one (1) year of

supervisory experience is required.

3. Level IV (fluency in oral and written) English is required.

4. Expert knowledge of partner management and the translation of evaluation data as

it pertains to the improvement of partner performance, program operations, guidelines

and policies is required.

5. Must be proficient in the use of statistical/data management software and Microsoft

office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).

6. Good writing and presentation skills are required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) ; plus.

2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.

Instructions for Completing DS-174

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office Abuja

Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja

Attention: Recruitment.

Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261

Fax: 09-461-4036

Deadline: 03 May 2012.

Source: United States Mission Nigeria Job Vacancy Announcement

Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance Job