The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Senior Program Specialist, TB/HIV (Trainee Level) in the Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria (DOD-WRPN).

 

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.

 

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.

1. MBBS with postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology is required.

2. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively professional experience working in areas related to TB and HIV prevention, care and support is required. One 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.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.

4. 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.

 

5. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of Government of Nigeria (GoN) policies and program in the sector with the ability to work effectivelywith mid and senior level public, and private sector officials is required.

6. 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

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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

1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,

 

2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: [email protected]

**Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261