JOBS AT THE U.S. EMBASSY MASERU

U.S. EMBASSY MASERU
VACANCY
Public Health Specialist (PMTCT)
The U.S. Embassy Maseru seeks a qualified individual for the position of Public Health Specialist - PMTCT.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
Assists the lead Medical Officer for implementation of PMTCT/Pediatric activities conducted by the CDC Division of
Global HIV/AIDS Program at its Lesotho location. She/he is the expert and agency point of contact for all activities and programmatic aspects of PMTCT and Pediatrics within CDC-Lesotho. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide technical assistance and training support for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric programs.
Position is responsible for the day-to-day program and administrative management, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the PEDIATRICS and PMTCT prevention program activities and studies, including coordination and collaboration with other USG agencies that implement or support PEPFAR programs in Lesotho.
Job holder serves as a PEDIATRICS and PMTCT program public health specialist advisor to Lesotho Ministry of Health, partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as contractors and implementing partners of
PEDIATRICS and PMTCT program activities and studies. Job holder will be required to coordinate funding, reporting, and administration with the extramural team to ensure projects are conducted according to guidelines, and USG funds are appropriately utilized.
This management role requires public health technical leadership, results-oriented analysis, advocacy, and constant and clear communication with implementing partners, which include the Ministry of Health (MOH), other governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Job holder represents CDC/Lesotho on Pediatric and PMTCT issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies.
Salary range 295,859 – 473,377
For more info please view the full details on the internet at:
http://maseru.usembassy.gov under Vacancies/Job Opportunities or contact us on;
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 333
Maseru 100
Tel: 22-312-666 Ext. 4160
Fax: 22-310-116
hromaseru@state.gov
OPENING DATE: October 2, 2015
CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2015
If you do not hear from us within three weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Communication will be done only with the shortlisted candidates.