VA Public Health Specialist (Prevention Branch Deputy)

US Embassy is recruiting a VA Public Health Specialist (Prevention Branch Deputy), to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• The incumbent serves as deputy and senior public health technical advisor to the Branch Chief for Prevention Job holder shares oversight responsibilities for the development and implementation of public health-related technical program activities and has direct responsibility for day-to-day coordination of branch administrative management activities that implement or support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Duties and responsibilities include program planning and development, supervision of activity/branch staff, and grants, contracts and cooperative agreement oversight. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor to ensure that all branch activities contribute to measurable results that are in accordance with agency regulations, PEPFAR strategic objectives, international ethical guidelines and standards for public health care

Requisites

• Masters in Social Science, Policy, Public Administration, Science, Health, Public Health, or health-related field
• Five years progressively responsible public health experience within an HIV/AIDS intervention framework
• Level IV in English (To be tested)
• Level IV in Portuguese (To be tested)
• Submit DS-174 form with all supporting proof of degree, certification, and employment documents electronically at: www.emprego.co.mz
• CVs and incomplete application packages will not be considered

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted