Basic function of position
The Medical Epidemiologist will serve as the Senior Technical Advisor for issues related to health care in Zimbabwe; including Maternal and Child Care, Family Planning, malaria and medical care of persons with HIV infection and AIDS in Zimbabwe, including HIV prevention strategies such as voluntary male circumcision, to care and prevention of TB and other opportunistic infections, to direct pharmacologic treatment of HIV infection with antiretroviral drugs.

The Medical Epidemiologist will serve as the Senior Technical Advisor for issues related to: Biomedical prevention and treatment of HIV infection and AIDS in Zimbabwe. This includes the full spectrum of prevention and treatment relevant to persons with HIV/AIDS, ranging from PMTCT and male circumcision, to care and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and other opportunistic infections (OIs), direct pharmacologic treatment if HIV infection with antiretroviral drugs. This Senior Technical Advisor would need to be fully grounded in all aspects of prevention and treatment for HIV/STI/TB/OI, conversant with international and national treatment guidelines for such conditions, an expert analyst of the structure of health care and public health in Zimbabwe, and an expert in development and implementation of public health programs involving treatment, such as tuberculosis control programs. The Epidemiologist would serve as the technical leader for HIV/AIDS care within CDC/Zimbabwe, directing program activities supported by CDC, interfacing with many senior national and international leaders in this rapidly-changing, highly technical field, and officially representing CDC (and often the USG) in forums involving substantial responsibility, judgment, and visibility.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities are available in the Human Resources Office – Telephone 263-4-250593 Ext 4207/4991.

Qualifications required
1. All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
2. Failure to submit documentary evidence for educational requirements will be grounds for disqualification.
3. Foreigners/Non-Zimbabweans must attach work permit documentation to be considered for employment by the Embassy

–    Medical qualification (United States M.D. or equivalent) is required, plus medical license to practice in Zimbabwe
–    Five (5) years of specialist experience in Zimbabwe in the surveillance and epidemiology of infectious diseases and clinical management of HIV/AIDS and HIV-related conditions is required. Five (5) years of medical and/or public health experience in a developing country setting with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections or reproductive health is required
–    Level V English ability is required. Fluency (Level IV) in Shona or Ndebele is required
–    Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate and lead subordinate staff and collaborators in designing and implementing complex health strategies and programs
–    Ability to manage, analyze and report on substantial program resources targeting relevant activities.
–    Proven ability to write scientific abstracts, reports and publications.

To apply
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) obtained from the U.S. Embassy reception; or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE. Submit application to: American Embassy, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 3340, Harare; or email application to: hararerecruit@state.gov