Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

Open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources. For applicants who are USEFMs, the final grade/step for this position will be determined by Washington DC. The proposed grade is FP-04

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 qualities of overseas employees at this link:https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdfbefore you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The job holder of this position is the primary public health advisor on HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment in country for all Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP) activities in support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The position holder is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a broad range of agency-funded HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment program activities and studies required to implement PEPFAR strategies with the military in Burundi. The job holder represents the DoD in Liberia on HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. Job holder serves as the primary activity manager for HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment grants, contracts and cooperative agreements; monitors and evaluates Strategic Information/programmatic data; and coordinates funding, reporting, and administration with the extramural team to assure projects are conducted and USG funds are appropriately utilized. Job holder must complete Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Government Technical Monitor (GTM) training once hired. Supervision for this position is provided by the Chief of Office of Defense Cooperation.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Five years practicing clinical medicine including or focusing on care of patients with HIV/AIDS. Three of the five years comprised of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment/Clinical Services programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.

Education Requirements:

Doctoral level (DrPH, MD or PhD) degree or host country equivalent in medicine, nursing, public health, epidemiology field is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (This may be tested):

English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

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