About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 04.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
•    All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The U.S. Mission, Center for Deases Control in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist Infection Prevention and Control.

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 (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Incumbent serves as the infection prevention and control (IPC) specialist and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance program coordinator for CDC Ethiopia’s health security and the International Infection Control Program (IICP) at CDC headquarters in Atlanta under the direct supervision of the Division of Global Health Protection Program Director. The position is responsible for assisting CDC Ethiopia, IICP and partners in the implementation of activities to strengthen and build IPC and AMR surveillance capacity in Ethiopia for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated transmission of diseases, such as COVID-19, as well as antimicrobial resistant organisms. The incumbent serves as the IPC and AMR technical advisor and primary liaison between the CDC Ethiopia team and IICP to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), other host governmental ministries, implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), collaborating USG agencies, and other CDC programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of public health experience; 2 years of experience in either a clinical health setting or in Infection Prevention and Control in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is required. 

 

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1, 2 or 3"

 

Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

EDUCATION: Master’s (MPH, MSHP) degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Medicine is required. 

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under " Masters or equivalent"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (This may be tested)

                    Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested)

              

Skills and abilities:

The incumbent should have detailed knowledge about the WHO Core Components of IPC programs, standard and transmission-based precautions, surveillance, healthcare outbreak detection and response, behavior change, antimicrobial resistance, and quality improvement. Detailed knowledge of the Ethiopia health care system and structures and familiarity with Ministry of Health policies, program priorities, and regulations is required. (This may be tested) 

 

Note: “CDC may anticipate a five-minute presentation by each candidate on a selected topic”.

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. 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested copies of Education in the attachments enlisted below as verification of the requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)


• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)


• Passport copy (if applicable)


• Master's degree (Required)


• Work Experience (Required)


• Certificate or License (if applicable)


• 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 or phone. 

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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.