Public Health Management Assistant at US Embassy - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Public Health Management Assistant position in the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.

Position Title: Public Health Management Assistant,

Location:  Abuja - Centres For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)

FSN-06/FP-08 (This position will be filled at the FSN-06/FP-08 at the trainee level with promotion to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 after one year.)

Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Salary:

OR-Ordinarily Resident: N1,907,136 per annum (Starting basic Salary)

Position Grade: FSN-06

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: AEFM – US$35,753

EFM/MOH – US$30,684 (Starting Salary) per annum;

Position Grade: FP-08

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide monitoring, analytical and management support on a variety of technical, operational and management issues to assist the CDC Nigeria team to effectively manage its activities. 

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to implement, plan monitor and evaluate activities which inform Technical and Administrative section in CDC Nigeria.

These tasks will require drafting and editing of briefing documents, (including developing accurate charts, tables, graphs etc) maintaining spread sheets, attending meetings and liaising with implementing partners. 

These responsibilities require knowledge of administrative, operational, management and program documentation processes, policies and procedures.

Under the guidance of senior management, the incumbent carries assignments to completion without significant supervision.

Requirements:

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

University degree in business related disciplines, Social Sciences or Public Administration is required.

Minimum of six (6) months responsible work experience in program assistance is required.

Good  working knowledge of the theoretical and practical concepts of program and project management, report writing, principles of public health programs and practice, and organizational and operational concepts and practice applied by public, private or non-profit and health related organizations and agencies  is required.

Knowledge of Nigeria’s economics, social, cultural and political characteristics is required.

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

Proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, office software and standard ability with numerical skills is required.

Application Closing Date:

2nd October, 2012

Method Of Application:

Interested applicants for this position Must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

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

Candidates who claim U.S. 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.

Submit application 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