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Duties

As a Public Health Advisor you will: Serve as the principal representative for a well-defined and established program of a moderate complexity. Establish and maintain an integrated system of information gathering and reporting devices and analyze the data and assess the program needs in terms of strategies, services, and resources. Plan and administer a comprehensive public health program, including, but not limited to, service delivery, assessment, surveillance, quality assurance, partnerships and collaborations, outreach, orientation, training, reporting, and program implementation and evaluation. Collect and analyze data to address highly complex program needs. Advise officials on all aspects of program operations including budget and fiscal matters and legislation and policy. Perform duties related to the development, extension, and improvement of health care systems and/or communications. Plan, develop and implement programs/strategies that educate the lay user/patient on current product issues, teach ways to help reduce unnecessary exposure and to help avoid unnecessary hazards in the use of products, and explain proper lay use of products to promote health benefits. Identify and make recommendations regarding areas where an educational approach can have a significant impact on public health, thereby reducing the need for regulatory activities when promoting the safe and effective use of products on patients and by lay users.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing program consultation, guidance, and assistance; and carrying out public health activities with governmental or non-governmental organizations. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a Major study -- public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR have a combination of education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. 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

Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address NCHHSTP-DTE-FIELD SERVICES BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]