These job openings are in the Bureau for Global Health, Office of Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (GH/MCHN) in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The incumbent of this position supports a wide range of administrative duties in support of international complex crises; events causing these crises include natural disasters; pandemics and other health crises; conflicts and war; and other catastrophes.

Duties

Serve as an expert on policy, program and/or operational functions; develop policies/strategies related to infectious diseases; health emergency response; immunization; MCH; and/or other relevant programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Advise appropriate Agency leadership and external stakeholders on new developments, processes and approaches, and articulate the benefits of interventions to effectively reach multiple audiences, such as government and technical audiences. Participate in developing strategies for implementing major crisis operations programs and/or operational functions; develop detailed plans for implementing them, and oversees implementation of the goals. Identify and propose solutions to problems that are of major importance to planning the direction for future international crisis programs and/or operational functions. Represent the Agency to external stakeholders, in meetings with host governments, Congress, and public and private organizations. Participate in policy formulation for crisis programs and/or operations, and review liaison activities for agency-wide programs as they pertain to the area of expertise. Inform stakeholders of changes in programs or functions.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one-year trial period if selected.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required
• All candidates selected for these position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Specialized Experience: GS-14: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:1) Demonstrated technical expertise and/or programmatic experience in infectious disease, immunization, maternal and child health related to the response to health emergencies in low and middle income country (LMIC) settings, e.g.cholera and COVID.2) Managed, evaluated, and provided expert technical oversight to centrally administered programs/projects and/or multilateral programs and partnerships that strengthen maternal and child health, immunization, infectious disease or other relevant global health programs.3) Innovative thinking with excellent judgment, ability to work independently and creatively solving-problems.4) Delivered technical assistance or management of projects or activities related to technical expertise to solve problems and build team relationships. Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Note: Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume. We will only review the first 5 pages of your resume. Any information after 5 pages will not be reviewed. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.

Education

Review the above Basic Requirements section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. This position has a minimum education requirement; therefore, unofficial transcripts are required at the point of application submission.

If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address Bureau for Global Health 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]