U.S. Mission :Nairobi

Announcement Number:Nairobi-2021-013

Position Title:Public Health Specialist (Prevention)

Series:FSN-0550                  

Salary/Grade:Position Grade: FSN-10; FP-5

Who May Apply:All Interested Applicants / All Sources

                          (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

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.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Prevention) with the DoD/U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa (USAMRD-AFRICA).

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 receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent of this position is the senior program specialist on DoD’s HIV comprehensive prevention portfolio under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for DoD’s civilian and Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) interventions.
• The incumbent will be responsible to oversee the following technical HIV prevention components: optimization of HIV testing services (HTS), orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), prevention strategies for key populations (KP) and priority populations to include adolescent girls and young women, and cross-cutting gender issues, particularly gender-based violence (GBV). Responsibilities are two-fold: Supporting program development, implementation, and scale up and quality improvement for comprehensive prevention program as part of the clinical cascade; and working with implementing partners to manage programmatic elements and performance for HIV and AIDS services in Kenya.
• The Incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, DoD PEPFAR, under the U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa (USAMRD-AFRICA).

(1) Public Health - At least 3 years of specialist experience in public health program implementation and management of HIV/AIDS is required.  Emphasis on prevention strategies, comprehensive HIV prevention, behavioral interventions, behavioral communication, working with Key and Priority population programs.

(2) Program Management Experience:  At least 3 years of medical and/or public health experience in Kenya including managing donor-supported programs, capacity development and collaboration partnerships with GoK and partners is required.  The 3 years managerial experience can be part of the 3-year prior work experience.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent, Reading/Writing/Speaking/) is required. (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge, Reading/Writing/Speaking/) is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have demonstrated ability to providing technical guidance in a large, technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV prevention; manage analyze and report on the substantial program resources allocated for relevant activities at their assigned study sites.
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to process written reports and use spreadsheets and database software packages.

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:  //careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
2. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.
4. If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the positon for at least one year from the date of hire, and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.

How to Apply:  All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=bfi3v3lbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=19867&orgId=25

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or Behavioral Science

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.