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Duties

The incumbent serves as the Director, Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) in the Global Health Center (GHC), with responsibility for planning, managing, and evaluating the programs of the Division. The incumbent directs and coordinates division activities in Atlanta and in international settings. Provides leadership on technical and programmatic issues, financial support and policy development. Actively engages with and supports work across the agency, global, division's branches. DGHP protects the health and well-being of Americans and populations around the world by collaborating with countries and partners to develop public health systems and workforce, improve technical capacity, conduct applied research, and assist during times of crisis. DGHP develops and maintains rapid detection and response systems for global public health emergencies. DGHP builds country capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats using scientific research and evidence-based approaches, such as Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) and global disease detection centers. DGHP is a key factor in sustaining and strengthening strategic partnerships for global health security. Major duties include: The incumbent directs and manages the operations of the Division with primary responsibility for providing leadership and guidance to Division staff. Determines the division's overall policies and program objectives, developing operating plans, and evaluating progress. and approaches to be followed to achieve the missions of the division. As a senior member of the Center management team, participates in developing GHC program policy and objectives, short and long-term goals, program strategies, and operating policies. Advises the Center Director, CDC managers, Directors of various Centers, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies and departments about policy, research, and programmatic directions of the agency as they relate to national and international public health programs. Provides leadership for country-based and international coordination for disease detection, IHR implementation, public health emergency response and recovery, epidemic intelligence and rapid response capacity for early warning about international disease threats, and coordination with partners throughout the U.S. government and international partners. Provides resources and assists in developing country-level epidemiology, laboratory and other capacity to ensure country emergency preparedness and response to outbreaks and incidents of national, regional, and international importance. Leads CDC on the development of National Public Health Institutes and represents the Agency internationally and nationally at meetings involving DGHP activities and issues. Exercises leadership to ensure that all programs under his/her direction reflect the principles of diversity.

Requirements

• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Qualifications

Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position. Basic Qualifications for RF-0601: Applicants must possess a degree with a 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. In addition to the basic qualifications requirement, a Ph.D. in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position is required. Candidates must show clear evidence of specialized experience. Specialized experience is that which is directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as supporting and establishing strategic partnerships for global health security, as well as planning, managing, organizing, and/or directing programs. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that:

• the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs
• such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or that full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address CGH-DIVISION OF GLOBAL HEALTH PROTECTION-OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]