Laboratory Services Team Lead - CDC at US Embassy - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the positions of Trade Helper in the Facilities Maintenance Section.

Job Title: Laboratory Services Team Lead

Job Code: FSN-12/FP-3

Location: Abuja Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Job No. 2012-104 Job Ref: A96085

Basic Function of the Position

Incumbent is responsible for providing project support to and acts as the primary technical lead on all laboratory aspects of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

She/he contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Laboratory programs and services.

The incumbent serves as a scientific and technical laboratory expert for PEPFAR and CDC Nigeria programs.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing guidance on policy and programs affecting public health and clinical laboratory services provision in support of HIV/AIDS prevention, surveillance, treatment and care programs as well as TB/HIV, Malaria and other related diseases.

She/he contributes to the planning of national programs in Laboratory Services, assists in the development and coordination of assessment activities and establishes program's guidelines, procedures and strategies.

The incumbent leads the CDC Laboratory Team and is responsible for supervising the laboratory systems specialists in all areas Laboratory services.

Job Requirements

All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

Doctorate degree in health sciences with a major in the Laboratory field; MBBS, MD or DVM with laboratory specialty is required.

Minimum of five (5) years work experience and three (3) years supervisory experience in management of clinical or public health laboratory settings in Nigeria, including responsibility for program planning, implementation and evaluation is required.

Professional training and extensive knowledge in HIV/AIDS laboratory methods, practices and procedures is required.

Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required.

Knowledge of accreditation, licensing and regulatory requirements and statutes governing public health laboratory testing procedures sufficient to use in evaluating their impact on the quality of diagnostic services delivered by public health laboratories is required.

Basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing, power point and spreadsheets.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Remuneration

N5,600,572 per annum (Starting basic salary) In addition all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. Application Closing Date 23rd November, 2012 How To Apply Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

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

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

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

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, and submit to:

Embassy of the United States of America

Human Resources Office

Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central District Area

Abuja.

Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov

Note All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed above with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

Point of Contact Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

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