Senior Program Specialist, Health Information System Strengthening at the U.S. Embassy

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

Job Title: Senior Program Specialist, Health Information System Strengthening

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-012RA
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 0550 11
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-NA

About The 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

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Planning and Management (MHPM), Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Science / Systems or Biological Sciences (or Biostatistics), is required.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining health data information systems to support and evaluate health-related program activities is required, inclusive of two years of managerial responsibility.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Instructions

• 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.

Required Documents

• To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• RResidency and/or Work Permit
• High School Diploma

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

 Application Closing Date
30th August, 2023.