Public Health Specialist PCT Branch Chief at US Embassy

Job Description

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Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2024-012
Hiring Agency: Embassy Lusaka
Position Title: Public Health Specialist (PCT Branch Chief) (Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs)
Open Period: 03/12/2024 – 03/19/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2
Series/Grade: LE – 0550 12
Salary: ZMW ZK783,784.72 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time –
Promotion Potential: LE-12

Duty Location(s): 1 in Lusaka, ZA
Telework Eligible: Yes
For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 03. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

• 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 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 time (06 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Site improvement monitoring visits and traveling for training.

Duties

The position serves as the Prevention Care and Treatment (PCT) Branch Chief for CDC Zambia. Incumbent leads technical and programmatic strategy development and program implementation with the aim of ending HIV/AIDS/TB as a public health threat. Additionally, the incumbent supports the Ministry of Health systems and structures to strengthen broader health services, leadership and governance, health security and workforce development. The incumbent plays a key role in major prevention activities including the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of prevention policies, strategies and programs to identify HIV uninfected clients, categorize and provide HIV prevention services depending on risk, reduce stigma and discrimination, prevention and mitigation of sexual violence and gender violence, prevention of sexual transmission of HIV among key, priority and general populations, integrating gender equity/equality, support the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT), and the scale up of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and community based HIV prevention services for Key and Priority populations and other existing or emerging prevention innovations. The incumbent is also responsible for the development and implementation of care and treatment activities including the identification of HIV infected clients, ensuring provision of equitable and efficacious treatment, appropriate supportive care, viral load testing and viral suppression. The incumbent will lead the PCT team in the documentation and dissemination of best practices through the publication of abstracts, manuscripts and policy briefs. Additionally, the incumbent plays a major role in management and oversight of implementing partners and serves as a Project Officer for at least two Cooperative agreements. The incumbent also serves as a senior technical lead in the interagency space. The position is a Locally Employed Direct Hire appointed position and will have supervisory responsibilities over all PCT technical specialists including USDHs (as assigned) and serves as a member of the Senior Staff of CDC Zambia. The incumbent will ensure cross branch collaboration and coordination with other CDC branches to enhance efficiency and optimize the functioning of PCT and attainment of program goals.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: The incumbent should possess a minimum of five years’ work experience in the management of HIV programs (Prevention, Care, and /or Treatment) at the local, state, national, or international levels, including responsibility for program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Should possess knowledge and experience in various components of HIV prevention (such as PMTCT, HTS, and HIV sexual transmission prevention) and HIV treatment that indicates the ability to consult and collaborate effectively with all levels both within and outside the agency. At least 2 years of supervisory and managerial experience is required, including management of technical specialists and supervisors.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated clinical knowledge and expertise in the area of HIV/AIDS/TB care, treatment and prevention is required including but not limited to HIV Testing Services, HIV Stigma and Discrimination reduction, Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Prevention and Management of Sexual and gender based violence including Child Sexual Abuse; Community Based HIV prevention services for key and priority populations; equitable HIV treatment services including viral load monitoring and management of Advanced HIV disease. The incumbent should have a professional knowledge and understanding of the principles of public health approach, be able to translate evidence-based knowledge into policy, program and implementation guidance and monitor successful attainment of targets/goals. Good working knowledge of MOH/GRZ and USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, key strategies and approaches.

Education Requirements:

Post-graduate degree in medicine with a valid license to practice medicine in Zambia is required. A postgraduate degree in public health, infectious diseases, epidemiology, international or global health, or tropical medicine is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluent English (Writing/Speaking/Reading) is required

Good Working Knowledge (Writing/Speaking/Reading) of either Nyanja, Bemba, Tonga or Lozi is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and oral communication in work settings. Demonstrated staff motivation and team building skills. Skill in working with health department personnel, clinic professionals, universities, and collaborating partners to establish and conduct care, treatment and prevention programs is required. Skill in providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the management and evaluation of public health programs is required. This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis, and reports. Ability to lead project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners is essential for this position.

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 Lusaka, Zambia 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 Background Investigation – Public Trust clearance.

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

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Master of Medicine Degree
• Post Graduate Degree
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (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 Lusaka, Zambia.