US Embassy Nigeria Recruits Public Health Management Assistant - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Public Health Management Assistant position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.

Job Title: Public Health Management Assistant, *FSN-06/FP-08

Location: Abuja

Job Responsibilities

• The Program Management Assistant, under the supervisor of CDC Nigeria Deputy or Senior USDH designee (Senior Management) will provide monitoring, analytical and management support on a variety of technical, operational and management issues to assist the CDC Nigeria team to effectively manage its activities.
• The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to implement, plan, monitor and evaluate activities which inform Technical and Administrative section in CDC Nigeria.
• These tasks will require drafting and editing of briefing documents, (including developing accurate charts, tables, graphs etc) maintaining spreadsheets, attending meetings and liaising with implementing partners as this requires knowledge of HHS/CDC, DOS, and embassy administrative, operational, management and program documentation process, policies and procedures, under the guidance of senior management, the incumbent carries assignments to completion without significant supervision. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Requirements:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

• Bachelor’s degree in business related disciplines, (Economics, Financial Management) or Social Sciences or Public Administration is required.
• The incumbent must possess at least one-year responsible work experience in program assistance or related work.
• Good working knowledge of the theoretical and practical concepts of program and project management, report writing, principles of public health programs and practice, and organizational and operational concepts and practice applied by public, private or non-profit and health related organizations and agencies is required.
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s economics, social, cultural and political characteristics is required.
• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
• Proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, office software and standard ability with numerical skills is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans receive preference. Therefore, candidates must specifically address the required qualifications in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism or 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 (OR) 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 Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees 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 in a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Remuneration
OR - Ordinarily Resident: N1,907,136 per annum (Starting basic Salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

Application Closing Date
15th may, 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 e-mail application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

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Note:

• All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
• All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.