Public Health Specialist (Influenza/emerging Infectious Diseases)

Duties
Incumbent of the position will take a senior leadership role serving as the Influenza/Animal-Human Interface (I/AHI) Program Officer, organizing, implementing, coordinating and supervising CDC-supported program activities related to influenza viruses, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, pandemic influenza, and other zoonotic diseases in humans and animals, and including other One Health related activities. Incumbent represents CDC in meetings with the Government of Vietnam and international experts, and provides
implementation guidance and technical support to Vietnam counterparts funded through 2 U.S Government Cooperative Agreements and 1 contract and sub-award, totaling USD $941,000 in Fiscal Year 2019, to accomplish these functions. The incumbent will act as an integral part of the CDC Influenza/AHI Program team to provide expert technical assistance, oversight and management to programs that are supported through U.S Government funding in Vietnam.
S/he will serve as an integral member of the HHS/CDC Influenza/AHI team, and provides technical oversight, guidance, and evaluation to HHS/CDC-funded partners developing and implementing Influenza, Animal-Human Interface and other One Health activities in Vietnam. The incumbent also has regional involvement as one of the focal points for support to CDC bilateral agreements on influenza with countries in the WHO Western Pacific and Southeast Asia regions, providing technical support to countries where necessary.

Benefit
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert
post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office

EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years prior experience of work in public health, preventive medicine, or internationally funded projects. Public health experience in a field related to influenza or emerging disease surveillance that involves coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must have/be:
Working knowledge of project management and the principles of public health, disease surveillance and investigation, laboratory
technique and epidemiological approach.
Familiarity with the human and animal health care systems in Vietnam and with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Development, their structures, organizations, and politics.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel and at least one statistical programs such as SAS, R, or Stata, and
database programs, e.g. Access, SQL, Oracle, Epi data is required.
A Master degree in a field of medicine, veterinary medicine, or a public health is required.

LANGUAGE:
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with international, national, provincial, and local partners. Must be able to work as a team.
Ability to support logistical arrangements, including coordination of meetings and training and workshops when needed.
Ability to compile information and write routine and technical reports.
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.

How to apply
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or 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.
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application
Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are AEFM / USEFM)
Vietnamese ID
Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

- Competitive salary according to personal experience and ability
- Insurance for employees
- Dynamic environment

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