VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  61A-2007 

(All applications received under Vacancy Announcement #61-2007 remain current and active; these individuals need not reapply to be considered for the position under this Vacancy Announcement.)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Technical Officer (In Different Disciplines), FSN-12; FP-03*
   
OPENING DATE: August 28, 2007

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:             *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-03 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington) *Ordinarily Resident:  ETB 140,315 p.a.  (Starting Salary) (Position Grade: FSN – 12)

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Technical Officers in different discipline in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office in Ethiopia. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the CDC/Eth Branch Chiefs, the incumbents serve as primary medical officer in policy formulation, interpretation and determination of program plans and objectives, establishment of goals, utilization of personnel and other resources.  The incumbents will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of Blood Safety program operations; or national level ART projects and associated targeted evaluation activities; or an integrated HIV/AIDS/STI/TB surveillance system in host country; or provide scientific advice and consultation on the implementation of strategies to improve existing HIV/AIDS, STI and TB surveillance systems and laboratory capacities in host country.  These include working closely with the Ministry of Health and other partners, in the collection of data, the preparation and distribution of guidelines and training materials.  

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-517-42-36)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Required Education: MD with Masters of Public Health or Specialty on Pediatrics or Internal medicine is required.   
2. Required Prior Experience:  Six years of practical experience in a public health or clinical medicine or research role with government, university, research organization, or HIV/AIDS program is required.
3.   Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic is  
required.     
4.   Other Skills: In-depth knowledge of medical and public health systems in Ethiopia.   Computer knowledge and skills for data management and statistical analysis (EpiInfo or other statistical package), Word Processing and Spreadsheets is required. 
5.   Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate cooperative working relationships with MOH, health bureaus, NGOs and other partners, colleagues and entire CDC/Ethiopia staff. 

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
 
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for Employment (available at the Main Gate and/or U.S. Embassy web page: http://usembassy.state.gov/ethiopia.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-517-40-00, Ext. 4236
E-Mail: hroaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

The US Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.