Public Health Administrative Specialist at the U.S. Embassy

U.S. Mission is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Health Administrative Specialist – All Interested Candidate

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-010
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 0540 10
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

 About U.S. Mission: The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social or Behavioural Sciences is required.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience: 

•  A minimum of five (5) years work experience managing public health or other social sector programs including three years managing an HIV/AIDS program, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa is required. Experience working in close collaboration with high-level government and other partners is required. Two years experience related to data management and analysis of HIV/AIDS and/or health programs is required.

Job Knowledge
The incumbent must have thorough understanding of:

• Standard processes, procedures and policies related to PEPFAR;
• Government of Nigeria’s policies and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment;
• Nigeria’s National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS and its related monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Nigeria’s Health Sector Strategic Plan;
• National Health Management Information System and Nigeria District Health Information System
• Nigeria’s President Comprehensive Response Plan (PCRP);
• Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria;
• USG/ PEPFAR program activities on HIV/AIDS; and
• Global Fund policies, procedures and supported program activities in Nigeria.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

 Application Closing Date
27th January, 2023.