Senior Program Specialist, Strategic Information at US Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the Senior Program Specialist, Strategic Information position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.

Position Title: Senior Program Specialist, Strategic Information–FSN-12/FP–03

Location: Abuja

Basic Function Of The Position:
The incumbent, under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Epidemiologist will be responsible for oversight and direction of the CDC SI Unit within CDC Nigeria’s Global AIDS Program. The incumbent will be responsible for providing project support for the President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), including strategic planning and budgeting in the area of program reporting, HIV epidemic and behavioral surveillance and other community-based surveys, special studies and program evaluations with attention to harmonized routine reporting with the National M&E SYSTEM. The incumbent will also serve as the lead person for evaluating progress in program planning and implementation of PEPFAR prevention, care and treatment program presented in the Country Operational plans, Annual and semi-Annual Reports. The position supervises a staff of seven professional including physicians, epidemiologists, evaluate HMS experts. The incumbent will manage and support CDC implementing partners.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

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.

• Medical degree, Terminal degree (doctoral level) or a higher degree in one of the following: Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, or strongly related discipline is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years' work experience in HIV/AIDs Epidemiology, Strategic Information, Monitoring and Evaluation at the local, state, Federal or international levels with responsibility for the evaluation of program activities through effective routine or special survey, including three (3) years of supervisory experience of highly trained professionals such as physicians, M&E experts and HMIS specialists are required.
• The applicant should possess training and extensive knowledge, skills and capabilities in HIV/AIDS program monitoring, evaluation and laboratory techniques for testing HIV/AIDS (including diagnostic, rapid test kits, ELISA …etc.)
• Applicant should possess knowledge of program evaluation strategies and techniques as well as public health intervention such as HIV/AIDs, TB STI prevention, cares and treatment program.
• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
• Must have intermediate computer skills with proficiency in word processing, power point, excel and spreadsheets.

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.

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 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-N6, 608,675 per annum
(Starting basic Salary) Position Grade: FSN-12
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident:
EFM/MOH – US$65,413 per annum (Starting salary)
Position Grade: FP-03. (*Salary to be determined by Washington)

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2013

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

• Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
• Candidates who claim U.S. 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: HRNigeria@state.gov

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