Public Health Specialist

U.S. Mission Vietnam U.S. Embassy in Hanoi Announcement Number: Hanoi-2019-53 Position Title: Public Health Specialist Post Title: Public Health Specialist (Lab Program Officer) Opening Period: September 13 through September 27, 2019 Series/Grade: FSN-550-10 Salary: US$22,988.00(annually) For More Info: Human Resources Office: +84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5126/5127 E-mail Address: HanoiHR@state.gov Who May Apply: For USEFM - FS is FP-5; US$51,721.00(Starting Salary). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C. Open-to: All interested Applications/All Sources Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust Duration Appointment: 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 U.S. Mission in Hanoi is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Public Health Specialist (Lab Program Officer) in its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 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: No

Duties: Under the direction of the Laboratory Systems Team Lead, incumbent of this position will provide technical assistance and logistical support for on-going laboratory activities in support of CDC- funded cooperative agreement projects in Vietnam. S/he will assist in the implementation and monitoring of laboratory aspects of CDC Vietnam programs, including conducting site visits to monitor the quality of TB testing, procurement of equipment, reagents and supplies; identifying training needs; organizing training courses and assuring timely submission of required reports; developing reports and technical presentations; and translating reports as needed. The incumbent will work closely with the CDC chief of TB/HIV program.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: A master’s degree in Life Science/Microbiology, laboratory fields or Medical Doctor with laboratory experience is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience in clinical microbiology laboratory science is required. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have/be:

- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical microbiology, techniques involved in diagnosis of TB, HIV, and microbiological monitoring treatment of HIV-infected TB patients.
- Familiar with the Vietnam health care system and the MOH, its structure, organization, and policies

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.) Level 4 (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with international, national, provincial, and local partners.
- Ability to perform logistical arrangements, including meeting and training coordination.
- Ability to compile routine and technical reports.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. 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. Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and

the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re- employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy- consulate-jobs/ How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on Embassy’s Web Site. To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

- DS-174
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are EFM)
- 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)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 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. Mission in Hanoi.

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