U.S. Embassy Job Harare
Public Health Specialist Strategic Information
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION: Public Health Specialist Strategic Information
CLOSING DATE: June 14, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) $ 65,413* p.a. FP-03
Ordinarily Resident (OR) $56,885 p.a., FSN-12
*Final salary is subject to determination and authorization by Washington.
The U.S. Embassy in Harare is seeking an individual for the position of Public Health Specialist Strategic Information at the Centers for Disease Control.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Strategic Information (SI) Branch Chief for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Zimbabwe and has primary responsibility for providing comprehensive technical, administrative, and fiscal management of SI and Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) activities under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Health Initiative (GHI). The individual in this position is the key public health technical advisor for SI activities for CDC in Zimbabwe. The job holder works at a project management level with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW),other relevant ministries, implementing partners, non-governmental organizations, contractors and grantees to coordinate the design and ensure appropriate, high quality implementation and strengthening of monitoring systems and evaluation projects as defined in the Country Operational Plan (COP). Quantifying progress towards targets set for GHI, PEPFAR and the national response requires public health technical knowledge, results-oriented data analysis, advocacy, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with USG partners at both implementer and national levels. The incumbent represents CDC on SI issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donors. The Branch Chief’s work is accomplished through partners including other US Government agencies, host government ministries, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Routine duties and responsibilities include direct supervision of a branch staff of four (three professionals and one support); long-range and workforce planning; program development and implementation; and oversight for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. The incumbent ensures that all branch activities contribute to measurable results in accordance with CDC regulations, PEPFAR and GHI objectives, and international ethical standards for public health.
Supervision is provided by the CDC Zimbabwe Country Director; the incumbent serves as the Country Director’s senior principal SI expert and advisor. The Branch Chief represents CDC at the highest levels including at national and international meetings of technical strategy and policy groups.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities are available in the Human Resources Office – Telephone 263-4-250593 Ext 4622/4991.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- Medical or Doctoral Degree in Epidemiology, Biology, Biostatistics, Surveillance, Informatics, Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Five years of specialist and/or public health experience in a developing country setting at the mid to senior level in the field of specialty developing large scale surveys and evaluations of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment or care and practical involvement in national or international project/program development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation. Two years additional experience at the managerial level with multiple staff.
- Level four – fluent oral and written English
- Expert level knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology, data quality assurance, analysis reporting and best practices in data dissemination and data use. Advanced knowledge of data management processes and tools, including web-based database systems. High level of competency in managing data information and evaluations on large scale public health activities.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a SECRET security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet;plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P O Box 3340, Harare
E-mail: hararerecruit@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Elizabeth Orlowski, HR Officer
172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue
Harare
Telephone: 263-4-250593
Extensions: 4207, 4622 or 4991
FAX: 263-4-796488
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 14, 2013
The U.S. Mission in Harare 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
THE EEO COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN DENIED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE APPROPRIATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, REMEDIES FOR PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES, AND/OR COURTS FOR RELIEF.
Appendix A
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
- Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
- Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
- Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
- Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
- U.S. Citizen; and,
- EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
- Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
- Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
- Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
- Is a U.S. citizen; and
- Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
- Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
- Is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
- Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
- Not an EFM; and,
- Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
- Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
- Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
- Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
- Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
- Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
- Is locally resident; and,
- Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
- Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
Appendix B
If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide (Yes or No; if yes,
provide explanation)
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References