CDC Public Health Specialist wanted at US Embassy in Botswana

Duties

The Male Circumcision Program Officer is a key public health advisor on male circumcision (MC) and Cervical Cancer (CECAP) programs for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR Program in Botswana. The incumbent’s responsibilities includes day-to-day program and administrative management, and coordination and collaboration with other PEPFAR agencies to ensure that project implementation related to male circumcision programs and policies addresses strategic objectives and internationally recognized public health standards and best practices of this relatively new intervention within the PEPFAR armamentarium. The incumbent may be required to serve as the project officer for other PEPFAR funded programs where HIV public health and clinical expertise is necessary. Specific responsibilities focus on the implementation and expansion of activities to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate MC and CECAP service delivery and communication activities and operational research in Botswana. Other duties as assigned would include oversight of cervical cancer program.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Five-year work experience in public health or clinic setting, including management of sexually transmitted infections and/or HIV/AIDS treatment and care is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have an in-depth knowledge of the strategies for implementation of policy, protocols and programs relating to service delivery and communications for behavior change for male circumcision.

Education Requirements:

 

 

Medical degree and residency leading to registration as a licensed medical practitioner is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:   Level IV (fluent) English in speaking, reading, and writing is required; Level IV (fluent) Setswana in reading, speaking, and writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Strong oral and written communications skills are required; Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches; includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports; Must be familiar with computer software applications including programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases are required.

 

“This may be tested”.

 

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.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Gaborone, Botswana 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.

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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Medical and Security clearances.

 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

 

https://bw.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application.

 

Medical degree and residency leading to registration as a licensed medical practitioner is required.

Curriculum Vitae

SF-50 (if applicable)

DD-214 and supporting documentation (if applicable)

 

Next Steps:

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 Gaborone, Botswana.

 

 

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