Public Health Specialist, All Interested Applicants

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 of receipt of a confirmed offer of employment.

Salary: (XOF) CFA29,950,052 – (XOF) CFA29,950,052/Per Year

Series/Grade: LE – 0550 – 12

Agency: Embassy Bamako

Position Info:

Location: Bamako, ML

Close Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) 06/29/2024

Duties

The holder of this position is the public health advisor on Prevention, Care & Treatment in country for all U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program activities in support of the U.S. Defense Health Program, and the Mali Armed Forces. Additionally, job holder is the public health advisor in country on Prevention, Care & Treatment of HIV/AIDS at the Office of Security Cooperation. The position holder is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of agency-funded HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment program activities. Supervision is conducted by the Office of Security Cooperation Chief.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  The holder of this position is the public health advisor on Prevention, Care & Treatment in country for all U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program activities in support of the U.S. Defense Health Program, and the Mali Armed Forces. Additionally, job holder is the public health advisor in country on Prevention, Care & Treatment of HIV/AIDS at the Office of Security Cooperation. The position holder is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of agency-funded HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment program activities. Supervision is conducted by the Office of Security Cooperation Chief.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Job holder must possess comprehensive knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues, prevention activities, community engagement, counseling and interventions, behavior change, testing, care and treatment, especially in the military setting. An in-depth knowledge of the range of programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health program. Detailed knowledge of the Mali Military health care system and structures.

Education Requirements:

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

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English – Fluent – Able to use the language fluently and accurately, making only minor errors of pronunciation and grammar.  Able to conduct all work in English.  Almost as proficient in English as in your native language.

French – Fluent – Able to use the language fluently and accurately, making only minor errors of pronunciation and grammar.  Able to conduct all work in French.  Almost as proficient in French as in your native language.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of inter-agency HIV/AIDS staff in a team setting. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and innovative implementation approaches. Skills in interpretation, program monitoring, and evaluation data. Ability to perform detailed mathematical computations. Must have a valid drivers license to operate authorized U.S. government vehicle; must have held license for at least 5 years.

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.