Public Health Administrative Management Specialist Vacancy at the U.S. Embassy

Position Title: Public Health Administrative Management Specialist.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION:-

Public Health Administrative Management Specialist job opportunity is available at U.S. Embassy for individuals who possess Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Management and / or Administration, Economics, Finance, Pure Science, Applied Science or Social Sciences.

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification: For USEFM – FP is 4.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• From the Agency: 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: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Job Holder is a specialist in the Partner Management Team (PMT) who assists the LE Staff Deputy in oversight and day to day management and administration of agency grants and cooperative agreements to support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of activities funded under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and carried out by implementing partners (IPs) in Nigeria. 
• S / he manages a cooperative agreement / grant portfolio with an annual value of up to $50 million and is responsible for daily guidance and communication to grantees/IPs and for processing all cooperative agreement / grants management activities including applications, supplements, pre-award and post-award actions, closeouts; coordination of extramural processes; conducting detailed budget analysis; and monitoring expenditures and fiscal progress relative to approved budgets through monthly reports and data collection.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Management and / or Administration, Economics, Finance, Pure Science, Applied Science or Social Sciences is required.

Experience:  

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a public health field or a health-related international development organization.

Job Knowledge:  

• Must possess knowledge of implementing partner management and grants/cooperative agreements programs, policies, regulations, protocols and ethical considerations applicable to the development and administration of national and international HIV/AIDS public health programs.
• Good working knowledge of PEPFAR, host government and international public health system including knowledge of administrative, budgeting and fiscal management systems in support of funding mechanism such as contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and acquisitions is required.

Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

• Language:  Advanced level in Speaking/Writing/Reading English is required.
• Skills And Abilities: Ability to assess grants management issues and develops realistic solutions. Excellent inter-personal skills, along with intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases are required.

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.

REMUNERATION and benefit:-

Apply Before:-

2nd November, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should:

apply online

Application Procedures

• 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.

Required Documents
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational 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:

• Residency and / or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate

For EFMs, in addition to the above;

• Copy of Orders / Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Certificate or License
• 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 Abuja, Nigeria.

WHO IS U.S. Embassy?

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.

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