Administrative Assistant at U.S. Embassy in Abuja

The U.S Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the temporary position of Administrative Assistant in the Health Unit (HU).

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Abuja

Basic Function of the Position:
Incumbent serves as principal assistant to the Foreign Service Health Unit Practitioner (FSHP) and to all visiting Regional Medical Officers (RMO) on administrative matters. S/he provides general administrative support to the Health Unit and serves as a liaison with other departments in the resolution of day to day administrative and operational issues. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Position requirements:
NOTE: All applicants
MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with  specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will  not be considered.

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Public Administration is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible secretarial and clerical experience is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking /Reading in English is required.
• Knowledge of clinical record keeping is required.
• Level I (40 words per minute) typing is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

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. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Remuneration
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident – N2,957,362 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM - US$39,994.00, EFM/MOH– US$34,324, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2013

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position
MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.

Submit application to:

Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to: [email protected]

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