US Embassy Jobs – Public Health Specialist – HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing

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Organisation: U. S. Mission, Uganda
Vacancy Number: 029/2013
About CDC Uganda:
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda. CDC offers excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Counseling and Testing Public Health Specialist is a key public health specialist, under the supervision of the Biomedical and Behavioral Team Lead in the Prevention Branch at CDC/Uganda, and is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the HIV Counseling and Testing program.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         The job holder’s responsibilities include program and administrative management; coordination and collaboration with other CDC-Uganda and the inter- Agency PEPFAR staff to ensure that project implementation addresses program strategic goals and internationally recognized public health standards and best practices;
·         Constant and clear communication with implementing partners, including host government ministries, non-governmental and international organizations for all issues related to the agency’s counseling and testing program activities.
Qualifications & Experience:
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education required: Completion of a master’s (MPH, MSHP, MSW) degree in public health, medicine, nursing, behavioral or social sciences is required.
Work Experience required:  Three years of mid-to senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS Prevention or other public health programs, including HIV testing and counseling and the implementation of community health activities is required.
Language required:  Level IV English ability (fluent written, spoken and reading). Knowledge required:  Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, counseling and testing and , behavior change interventions required. Detailed knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of counseling and testing programs is required A detailed knowledge of the range of prevention programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health prevention counseling and testing programs is required. Good working knowledge of program management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required. Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures, including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required.
Skills and Abilities required: 
·         Excellent oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required.
·         Ability to prioritize amongst competing demands and work with minimal supervision in a strict deadline environment.
·         Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts, cooperative agreements and grants is required.
·         Intermediate user level of word processing spreadsheets and databases is required. Numerical skills for data analysis are required.
·         Keyboarding skills that include speed and accuracy are required.
How 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).
2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet.
3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae.
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US 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
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov . 
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
Deadline:  9th April, 2013
The US Mission in Kampala 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.
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