About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Public Health/Medical

• Education Level : Senior level

Job Description

Announcement Number: Dar es Salaam-2022-021

Position Title: Public Health Specialist (Senior Implementation Science Advisor)

Open Period: 02/07/2022 - 02/21/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE - 0550 11

Salary: TZS TSh93, 571,469

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-11

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification from the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Senior Implementation Science Advisor) in the Centers for Disease Control.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for a wide range of scientific activities that require subject matter expertise and high-level technical skills in a multitude of scientific investigation areas including implementation science, surveillance, research, monitoring, and evaluation. Under the direct supervision of the Science and Surveillance Branch Chief in CDC Tanzania, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping CDC Tanzania’s science agenda, which includes the conceptualization, planning, and design of well-planed studies, investigations, evaluations, and assessments; management of large and complex data systems including survey datasets and patient databases/registries; analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data; and innovative visualization and dissemination of data for public health action in the HIV and HIV/TB response in Tanzania. The incumbent will provide technical and scientific oversight to an assigned number of CDC staff (approx. 20) and CDC implementing partners (at least 5 partner organization). The incumbent will continually review CDC-funded protocols and scientific products, provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, perform preliminary analysis, use epidemiological skills to evaluate scientific products, write scientific information products (e.g., manuscripts, reports, and abstracts) and use strong oral and written communication skills, and serve as Acting Branch Chief for Science and Surveillance in the absence of the Branch Chief. On a day-to-day basis, the position will have responsibilities for developing and maintaining information systems for implementation science, surveillance, research, and evaluation projects within CDC Tanzania in close collaboration with diverse stakeholders including PEFPAR Tanzania, Government of Tanzania, and implementing partners.  Beyond technical and scientific oversight of staff and projects, the incumbent will be tasked with strategic planning efforts to identify areas of need related to CDC’s scientific agenda and to help bridge the gap between research and public health practice. These roles will also involve recurring engagements in overseeing, developing and revising budgets for scientific activities across CDC Tanzania Branches and PEPFAR/USG agencies.

Program Management and Scientific Oversight 50%

Capacity Building 20%

Interagency and partner coordination 20%

Administrative Management 10%                                                                                                                 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: At least five years of experience in the development and implementation of large-scale implementation science projects, health research and program evaluations in resource limited settings is required.

Education Requirements:

Education: Doctoral level qualification (PhD or Dr.PH) from an accredited university in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required. Or MD with Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science (MSc) in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required.

• Doctoral level qualification (PhD or Dr.PH) from an accredited university in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required
• MD with Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Science (MSc) in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required.

Evaluations:

Language: Level IV Fluent (reading, speaking, and writing) in English is required and Level IV Fluent (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is required. "This may be tested"

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Benefits:  The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent doation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

How to Apply: 

apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested certification document for Doctoral level qualification (PhD or Dr.PH) from an accredited university in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required. Or MD with Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science (MSc) in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Doctoral level qualification (PhD or Dr.PH) from an accredited university in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required
• MD with Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Science (MSc) in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required.

·         Certification

• Proof of Citizenship
• National Identity card - copy
• Other Document
• Other Document 2

Next Steps:

What to Expect Next:  Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email. 

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.

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