Public Health Specialist Bio-security and Infrastructure Careers at U. S. Mission in Uganda

Job Title: Public Health Specialist Bio-security and Infrastructure

Roles:
• 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 per grade.  In some  instances  , candidates  may be  hired  at a  higher step  when  exceptional  qualifications  or  previous  governmental  service  and pay  level  so  warrant .
• The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.
Qualifications
Education:
• Completion  of a  bachelor’s  degree in Medical  Laboratory  Technology is  required  Additional six  months hands-on  post-graduation training in a clinical  setting  is required.
• Registration with the Ministry of Health Allied Health Professional Council is required.

Work experience:
• A minimum  of five  years working  in a clinical  laboratory   setting either  HIV/AIDS  health care or a national reference  laboratory  or research oriented facility  is required  of  which  three years  were  in implementing  or overseeing  laboratory   quality systems

Knowledge:
• Comprehensive  knowledge and  experience  in advanced  laboratory  medicine  is required  including  a  comprehensive  knowledge of procedures  for laboratory  diagnostics laboratory  informatics  and  associated technologies .
• Through  knowledge  of the  current  HIV/AIDS  national  and global  situation  is  required .
• Good  working knowledge  of the principles  of laboratory   management including  strategic planning  , personal management  and forecasting  and management   of procurement  supplies  and equipment  is required .

How to apply
Interested   candidates for  this  position  must  submit  the  following  for consideration of application ;
University  Application  for Employment  as a  Locally  Employed staff of Family  Member  , A current  resume  or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference   must provide a copy of their application. Candidates who claim conditional US  Veterans  preference  must submit  documentation  confirming eligibility  for a  cord national  preference  in hiring with their application. Any other documentation that addresses the qualifications requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application to:
Human Resources Office
Email at KampalaHR@state.gov

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013