USAID PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (PUBLIC HEALTH)

Position is open to all Guinean nationals and those eligible for permanent residence and authorization to work in Guinea

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The primary purpose of this position is to insure continuing momentum of the Mission’s health portfolio in Maternal and Child health, reproductive health and health systems strengthening activities. S/he will have the primary responsibility for the design, planning, management, implementation and monitoring of the Maternal and Child Health and reproductive health and health systems strengthening activities in Guinea. In this capacity, s/he will work jointly with other donors and is responsible for assisting in coordinating and monitoring with the Ministry of Health and the public-sector grantees, including field support activities. The person in this position will be expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out his/her duties under the general supervision of the Health Office Director or the Deputy Health Office Director.

 Education:   A Master’s degree in Public Health or an equivalent social science advanced degree such as in sociology, anthropology, public administration or policy with an emphasis on Maternal and Child health and Reproductive health and health systems issues is required.

Work experience:   The incumbent is required to have at least five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in managing health development assistance programs in a developing country, preferably in Africa; previous experience in a health technical area, providing guidance to Population Health and Nutrition programs is required.

Language Proficiency:  Level 4 (fluent) ability in written and spoken English and French are required.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 05, 2018, MIDNIGHT Local Time

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants with existing work and/or Residency Permits MUST submit a complete application package which includes:

?             A cover letter

?             An AID 302-3 form or DS-174

?             A detailed resume and

?            3 to 5 References.

To ensure consideration of applicants for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter, as well as using the address/delivery point specified in this solicitation

All the above mentioned documents are REQUIRED,  must be SIGNED, prepared in ENGLISH and  should be addressed as follows:

Attention

Human Resources Office

USAID/Guinea

 By Email address:  Conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov 

O  Copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities can be found at USAID website http://guinea.usaid.gov

O Form AID 302-3  can be found at:  http://www.usaid.gov/sites/forms or internet http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary?formType=ALL       

O Form DS-174 can be found at:  http://conakry.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Due to the number of applications we receive, only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted by USAID/Guinea

Interested candidates can pick up the complete solicitation at the Embassy reception