This position is located in Office of Global Research (OGR), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to: Oversee and provide biomedical, technical, and scientific expertise for NIAID biomedical research activities as conducted by various NIAID divisions and extramural grantees within the designated region. Collaborate in the development of bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements for biomedical research programs. Serve as liaison with government ministries, institutions and appropriate private sector national and international organizations working in the region to promote collaborative efforts. Foster bilateral and multilateral relationships through the development of cooperative research and public health relationships with international scientists and officials from the region. Research and gather information from NIAID and NIH information sources to provide the OD and divisions with a geographically-based analysis of NIAID's international activities. In cooperation with partners, collects, and analyzes data/information on biomedical research supported and conducted by the U.S. and foreign institutions. Provide input for position papers, analyses, and briefing documents on NIAID programs for use by U.S. representatives at joint science and technology review meetings, meetings of multilateral organizations, and interagency meetings. Review and manage foreign clearance approvals of NIAID international awards (i.e., foreign components and direct foreign awards).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Position requires Education (You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts).

Qualifications

You qualify for the International Health Specialist position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education Requirement: You must possess a Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). AND Additional Qualifications: You must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning, coordinating, and implementing activities for international cooperative scientific research programs; working collaboratively with scientists or international officials to support the technical administration and management of sponsored scientific resources; preparing presentations or reports that address substantive health issues and research objectives; carrying out segments of studies covering a wide range of international health programs or topics; and serving as the point-of-contact for international biomedical health activities. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12513232

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Marisa Smith
• Phone: 3014964867
• Email: [email protected]