Public Health Specialist (Health Information Advisor)

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FS is FP-4.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C. Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Detail

Appointment Type Details:

• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of progressive professional experience in public health informatics, including a minimum of three years’ experience in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating health informatics programs and coordination with international agencies or implementing partners is required. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have:

• • A professional knowledge foundation in public health, disease reporting, and the role of information systems in support of infectious disease detection and response.

• • A profound understanding of the global health context including international health informatics architecture.

• • A good working knowledge of program management techniques to plan, organize and direct complex activities with multiple stakeholders.

Education Requirements:

A Master’s degree, or international equivalent, in Health Information Technology (HIT), Health Information Management (HIM), Health Informatics, or an equivalent combination of similar education and certifications is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.) Fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Must have/be able to:

• • Advanced document creation, collaboration and management skills including the use of Microsoft Office, Visio or equivalent business process modeling notation (BPMN) skills. Graphic design, modeling, and visualization skills.

• • Demonstrably strong analytical skills, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, IT architecture and systems analysis, and excellent deductive and inductive reasoning skills.

• • Must be able to communicate effectively with both ICT professionals and health sector professionals and be able to facilitate communication between these communities.

• • Superior project management skills of virtual teams with demonstrated ability to manage vendors, collaborate with partners, and coordinate implementation activities.

• • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills including evidence of quality proposal development, report writing, and presentations.

• • Capable leader who has worked extensively in multi-cultural environments and is able to bring diverse groups/partners together to achieve a common goal.

• • Proven interpersonal skills and ability to manage a small team.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site at https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/ Note: The Embassy Human Resources Office is unable to acknowledge the receipt of your documents due to the high volume of applications received. If you do not receive a notification email from ERA within four weeks of the vacancy announcement’s closing day, it is likely that you did not qualify for the position or did not submit a complete package.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are AEFM / USEFM)

• • Vietnamese ID

• • Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)

• • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

• • Master degree or Equivalent

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi.