Senior Program Specialist, TB-HIV (Full Performance) at the U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria (DOD-WRPN):

Job Title: Senior Program Specialist (Full Performance), TB-HIV, FSN-10

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent provides technical and program expertise to the HIV/TB Team and Care and Support Work Group. The program primary responsibility is working with the team management to ensure implementation and scale-up of the TB and HIV/TB interventions, interact with Implementing Partners (IPs) and NMOD-EPIC managing day -to- day TB and HIV Treatment related activities, monitoring and evaluating progress of activities affecting TB and HIV Treatment and providing technical advice on TB and HIV treatment to members of the HIV/TB Team and to other NMOD-DoD staff as needed.
• This includes serving Activity Manager on field support activities participating in design of new programs/projects and evaluation of ongoing programming, advising the DODWRPN and other stakeholders (including Ministry of Health (MOH) and other donors) on best practices, participating in relevant sector-wide technical working groups with the MOH and other donors, and helping U.S. DOD-NMOD integrate TB and HIV Treatment interventions into other areas of its portfolio, including, Research, Malaria, and others emerging infectious diseases.
• S/he keep abreast of current publications and information on international TB and HIV Treatment issues and concerns and programming in developing countries, in order to advise the DoDWRPN-NMOD on all issues related to TB and HIV Treatment activities.

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:

• MBBS with postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively professional experience working in areas related to TB and HIV prevention, care and support is required. Three year of this experience should be in the diagnosis and care of TB and HIV positive persons or in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of TB/HIV Treatment programs for other donor organization.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of major issues affecting people with TB and HIV/AIDS in all geographic regions in Nigeria including technical, social, economic, political and cultural aspects is required.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of Government of Nigeria (GoN) policies and program in the sector with the ability to work effectively with mid and senior level public, and private sector officials is required.
• Must have excellent writing and computer skills with ability to travel within Nigeria 25% of time.

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 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.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary:
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N10,948,692.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
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$62,796 EFM/MOH - US$54,069 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-04*

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2015.

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 U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• 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.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Applications should be Submitted to: [email protected]

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note: All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration. a U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to be assigned officially to post.