Public Health Specialist

- U.S. Mission Vietnam U.S. Embassy in Hanoi
- Announcement Number: Hanoi - 2018 - 50
- Opening Period: October 15 through October 29, 2018
- Series/Grade: LE 550-11
- Salary: US$27,318.00

*Who May Apply: For USEFM - FS is FP-4; US$66,449.00(Starting Salary). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

*Open-to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

*Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust

* Duration Appointment: 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.

The U.S. Mission in Hanoi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist in its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

* Supervisory Position: No

Duties: Incumbent of this position will support immunization and vaccine preventable disease (VPD) surveillance activities at the CDC office at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incumbent will be a key advisor to the Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH) for the administrative, financial, and technical oversight for all issues related to agency-supported immunization and vaccine preventable disease surveillance program activities. S/he will represent the country director on immunization/vaccine preventable disease issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings.

* Education: Doctoral level (MD, DrPH or PhD) degree or host country equivalent in medicine, public health, nursing, laboratory science or epidemiology is required.

** Requirements:
*EXPERIENCE: At least five years’ experience working with the MOH, or other public health programs and a familiarity with USG agencies or international organizations, including WHO, UNICEF, or international NGOs is required. Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs and coordination with international agencies or implementing partners is also required.

*JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have:
a) Comprehensive knowledge of the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases;
b) Detailed knowledge of disease surveillance principles. An in-depth knowledge of the range of EPI and vaccine preventable disease programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the development and administration of national/international surveillance systems is required. A good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.

*Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
(This will be tested.)
Level 4(fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

- SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have good program management and analytical skills. Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate with the CDC in Atlanta, Vietnamese government officials and other immunization partners such as the U.S. Government agencies, United Nations agencies (WHO, UNICEF), and international NGOs. Standard knowledge of related software, basic knowledge of numerical, keyboard/data entry and statistical skills and basic knowledge of IT hardware and software.

- Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

- 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.

*Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi 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.

*Other information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

* HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

*How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on Embassy’s Web Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below

* Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DS-174
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are EFM)
• 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)

* What to Expect Next: 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 Hanoi.

- Attractive salary and bonus
- Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance according to Labor Laws
- Professional, dynamic working environment

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