Public Health Specialist Care and Support Jobs in Uganda at U.S Mission in Kampala

Job Title: Public Health Specialist –Care and Support

The U.S Mission , Uganda in inviting qualified candidates for the vacant position above.
Qualifications;
•Education Required: Completion of a master’s degree in public health nursing health policy , public administration , behavioral or social sciences is required .
•Work experience required : Five years mid to senior level public health experience in developing , implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS Prevention or public health or development assistance programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partiner is required .
•Knowledge required : Detailed knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues , care and support program design , implementation and evaluation is required .Through knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention , care and support services , counseling and interventions , behavior change , testing and treatment is required . Good working knowledge of the government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies , program priorities and regulations is required . In-depth specialist knowledge of USG/AIDS public health programs , strategies , methords , processes and techniques used to plan , develop , implement and evaluate results of care and support programs is required .
Selection Process;
•After an initial application screening , applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews.
•The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work .
•The initial appointment period is one year subject to renewal
•Normally candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade , in some instances , candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant .
How to apply;
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application ;
University Applications for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member , A current resume or curriculum vitae, Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference in hiring with their application .
Submit Application to :
Human Resource Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
Only Electronic Submissions will be Accepted and only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted .
Deadline: 15 /08 /2013