USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID works to lift lives, build communities, and advance democracy. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity; demonstrates American generosity; and promotes a path to recipient sustainability and resilience. We operate in five regions of the world: Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia.

Duties

Design, implement, monitor and evaluate health programs in any of the following relevant areas: Primary health care; maternal and child health; population, family planning; and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, infectious diseases including tuberculosis; malaria; neglected tropical diseases; and global health security and pandemic threats; environmental health; nutrition; supply-chain of public health commodities; social marketing of public health concepts or products; demography; epidemiology; health economics and financing; and health system strengthening.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant education and 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. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• Worldwide Availability. Worldwide availability is a requirement of the position. While USAID uses a bidding system for assignments, Foreign Service Officers must be willing and available to accept assignments to any country where USAID operates.
• Language-If the applicant is invited to interview, they will also be provided an opportunity to be tested in a USAID tenuring language (as identified in ADS 438maa, USAID Tenuring Languages).
• Lang Con't -If they have demonstrated in a pre-test that they may have tenure level proficiency in reading and speaking at the level required for that language. Descriptions of these levels can be found in 13 FAH-1 H-242 Rating Scales.
• Lang Con't - Passing the language test at the tenure level will qualify the candidate for bonus points in the selection process. It will also meet the requirement for tenure if the applicant is selected and later onboards as a
• Lang Con't - Foreign Service Officer. Proficiency in a USAID tenuring language is not required to apply for or be selected for the foreign service with USAID. It is required to achieve tenure.
• Lang Con't-All career candidates have five years to achieve the requirements for tenure, which includes language proficiency. USAID will fund language training and testing for career candidates if they do not already have language proficiency.
• Lang Con't - This training takes place after other required training and prior to departure to the first overseas post. Additional information may be found in ADS 438 Foreign Language Program.
• Age Requirement - Must be between 18 and 59 years old at the time of application and not yet age 60 on the day of appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.
• Age Con't- Applicants who are Veterans must be between 18 and 64 years old at time of application and not yet age 65 on the day of appointment.
• Medical - Prior to being hired, a medical clearance is required for this position that would allow the applicant to serve at any USAID overseas post. If a medical clearance is not granted by the State Department Bureau of Medical Clearances,
• Medical con't the applicant may seek a reasonable accommodation from USAID. If a reasonable accommodation cannot be reached, then a waiver may be requested.
• Medical con't-Additional details can be found in ADS 414mab, Waiver Process for Medical Clearance Requirements for Initial Appointments, Tenure Review and Overseas Assignments in the Foreign Service.
• Drug Testing: These are Testing Designated Positions under the Agency's approved Drug Free WorkPlace Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.
• Foreign Language Program
• Position may have promotion potential after assignment overseas.
• Drug Testing. These are Testing Designated Positions under the Agency's approved Drug Free WorkPlace Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Qualifications

Relevant majors are in a functional area directly related to the health officer position, such as global or international health, public health, population studies, demography, dentistry, allopathic/osteopathic/veterinary medicine, nursing, midwifery or pharmacy; OR a related degree, such as business administration or management, humanitarian affairs or assistance, global or international development, law, public administration, management, or policy, social or behavioral science or social workwithan academic concentration or specialization in global health, public health or international health Relevant work experience is defined as experience in one or more of the following public health areas: primary health care, maternal and child health; population, family planning, reproductive health; HIV and AIDS; infectious diseases including TB, malaria, neglected tropical diseases global health security, and pandemic threats, neglected tropical diseases, environmental health; nutrition, supply-chain of public health commodities; social marketing of public health concepts or products; demography; epidemiology; health economics and financing; health systems strengthening. Relevant overseas experience includes working and living outside the United States while supporting international development. Relevant diverse experience includes working and living in an economically disadvantaged community in the United States. Work must be directly related to the Foreign Service Officer's position in which a candidate experienced firsthand development challenges, learned foreign languages, encountered different cultures and practices, and/or coordinated and engaged with external partners and local counterparts. The applicant will need to demonstrate that the overseas and diverse experience is relevant to the technical skills in the backstop, and must have been achieved after the Bachelor's degree and by the close of the announcement date. Volunteer experience. Experience includes relevant 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, that meets the criteria as defined under "relevant work experience". Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded as part of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application being eliminated from consideration. A transcript is only required for the degree you are using to meet the education requirement. The unofficial transcript must be issued by the university and include the name of the applicant, the name of the college/university, the degree awarded, and the completion date. The degree must be completed at the time of application. If we are unable to determine that you meet the required education, you will be found ineligible for further consideration. If you proceed past the initial application phase, official transcripts must be received by USAID from your university/institution during the final selection process. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements. Transcripts from any and all foreign educational institutions must be accompanied by an official Evaluation of Educational Credentials in order to be considered for the position. It is your responsibility to provide evidence that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States when applying. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of accreditation of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. There are two nationally recognized associations whose members can provide this accreditation: the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) and the Association of International Credential Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/). More information about this process may be found athttps://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Equal Employment Opportunity policy. USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID's EEO Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID. The skills and abilities described in USAID's Foreign Service/Senior Foreign Service Skills Framework are required of all foreign service officers and form the basis for the foreign service performance management and promotion systems. During the recruitment process, candidates are evaluated on the following skills which can be found in the Skills Framework: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Leadership Results and Impact Focused Professionalism Talent Management In addition to these foundational skills, the following skills are required of USAID Foreign Service Health Officer: Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, which is appropriate for the intended audience. Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Shows courtesy and empathy to others; develops and maintains effective relationships; effectively deals with individuals who are difficult or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and cultures; is sensitive to individual differences and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility concerns. Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of development projects, including human and financial resource allocation. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Is sensitive to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility situations to foster advancement of team members. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to and mutually acceptable solutions. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity; can operate in fragile country environments.

Education

FS-05: $67,122.00 (with Washington D.C. locality) to $128,106.00: Applicant must have one of the following:

• A Doctorate or Master's Degree in a functional area directly related to the population, health, or nutrition (PHN) officer position (as defined in the Qualifications section), plus three (3) years of relevant work experience, AND two (2) or more years overseas, or in a diverse U.S. working environment.

If selected and hired at the FS 05 level, the career candidate officer will be reviewed for an administrative promotion from FS 05 to FS 04 after one year of satisfactory service.

FS-04 $70,685.00 (with Washington D.C. locality) to $121,648: Applicant must have one of the following:

• A. Doctorate Degree in a functional area directly related to the population, health, or nutrition (PHN) officer position (as defined in the Qualifications section), plus
  four (4) years of relevant work experience, AND three (3) or more years overseas, or in a diverse U.S. working environment; OR
• B. Master's Degree in a functional area directly related to the population, health, or nutrition (PHN) officer position (as defined in the Qualifications section), plus
  five (5) years of relevant work experience, AND four (4) years or more years overseas, or in a diverse U.S. working environment.

Contacts

• Address HCTM/FSC 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: FS Careers
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]