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The Embassy of the United States of America to Kenya, located in Nairobi, is home to the diplomatic mission of the United States to the Republic of Kenya. The embassy opened in central Nairobi on 2 March 1964, when the United States established diplomatic relations with Kenya.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 5 years of work experience with the Government of Kenya, other institutes, UN Agencies, US government agencies or international NGOs in public health practices such as program design, implementation and evaluation, community intervention, public health management, delivery, or operational research.
- Minimum of four years’ experience above must be in HIV, STI, TB, Malaria, or related infectious disease field.
- An additional 2 years of management experience is also required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
The job holder must have knowledge of the principles of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/STI/TB prevention programs; knowledge of the methods, process, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health programs; knowledge and related country physician license to prescribe medications and treat patients, knowledge of research design concepts and basic statistical methods and procedures; knowledge of management concepts and practices used by organizations engaged in international health or health related endeavors.
As a senior LE Staff in the office, must be thoroughly familiar with the USG/FSN employment system and with PEPFAR guidelines, practices, and the current Country Operational Plan process.
Education Requirements:
- Medical degree (MBChB, MBBS or MD) is required.
- A Master of Medicine or Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field is also required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required (This may be tested)
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Swahili is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to:
- establish effective diplomatic working relationships with physicians, individuals and official representatives of public health organizations, particularly those treating patients and representing other USG agencies, Kenya Ministry of Health and other international organizations;
- organize and manage subordinate staff;
- communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- plan, develop, manage and evaluate important and complex programs independently;
- provide medical and public health information and advice in assigned area objectively;
- follow oral instructions, and organize, prioritize and follow through expeditiously on all assignments with minimal oversight;
- focus on details as appropriate; and
- demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications for program implementation, epidemiology and operational research;
- translate and interpret complex medical and technical technology to appropriate audiences and prepare oral and written reports in English for senior-level international scientific audiences.
- Keyboarding skills that include both speed and accuracy are required.
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.
Deadline: 06/16/2022
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