Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Entebbe, Uganda
Salary: Grade
11 (Ugshs. 87,633,842 to 127,342,874 p.a. Inclusive of allowances)
Welcome to the United States
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United
States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency engaged
in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda. CDC offers excellent career opportunities for
professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health
professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research
Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in
Uganda.
Job Summary: The
US CDC Medical Epidemiologist Team Lead will serve as the technical advisor and
team lead of the Implementation Science Research Team. S/he applies a
professional knowledge of epidemiology and operational research in the control
and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other HIV-related diseases, and supports the
design and implementation of operational research / public health evaluation
(PHE) activities for the Strategic Information Branch. The incumbent leads and
directs studies of the epidemiological and operational research aspects of
public health issues and problems required to implement the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Uganda. The incumbent is a USG
advisor to Ugandan ministries (including the Ministries of Health) partners,
and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of HIV
operational research activities and studies. The incumbent represents DGHA, CDC
at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with
collaborators. Job holder serves as the activity manager for HIV PHE contracts
and cooperative agreements and coordinates funding, reporting, and
administration to assure projects are conducted and USG funds are appropriately
utilized. The incumbent ensures collaboration among PEPFAR Uganda partners
involved in HIV/AIDS operational research projects and activities and takes the
lead in promoting use of internationally recognized best practices in support
of research components of PEPFAR sponsored programs in Uganda. Identifies
training needs, coordinates training and conducts formal training sessions for
partners involved in operational research studies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Implementation Science activities 55 %
- Initiate,
conduct and oversee complex HIV/AIDS epidemiologic and public health
evaluation activities concerned with reduction of HIV transmission and
other HIV related diseases on a national scale - The
incumbent provides epidemiological technical advice and consultation as a
national and internationally recognized expert in operational research on
HIV/AIDS and related co-infections as it applies to populations at risk
for HIV infection in Uganda. - Ensure
the principal management and oversight of the primary epidemiologic and
operational research activities, analyzing program data through
statistical methods and disseminating study results through scientific
journals, periodic reports and public presentations. - Works
in liaison with senior level professionals, host country governmental
agencies, international organizations and other public and private
organizations involved in HIV/AIDS research to ensure that CDC-Uganda
research activities are consistent with and complimentary to all
in-country HIV/AIDS epidemiologic and operational research activities. - Carries
out site assessments of progress in implementing CDC HIV operational
research projects carried out by implementing partners of the USG.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to partner staff leading
research projects and implementing staff to enhance staff skills and
maintain quality standards for research studies and projects. - Prepares
regular and frequent oral and written reports to the CDC DGHA Country
Director and Strategic Information Branch Chief, and the USG PEPFAR
interagency management team on the progress of PEPFAR HIV/AIDS operational
research projects. Writes reports on research results and findings for
presentation at national and international conferences and meetings. - Actively
participates in national and regional conferences, meetings, and workshops
on HIV operational research projects. Responds to requests from NGOs,
health care organizations, and medical professionals for information and
technical assistance on HIV operational research projects and issues.
2. Supervision and Leadership: 25%
- Supervises
the Implementation Science team composed of HIV Prevention and Care &
Treatment Implementation Science Specialists. The job holder ensures that
PEPFAR and DGHA, CDC’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are
communicated to the implementation science team and integrated into the
team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and
services. - The
incumbent articulates and communicates to the team the assignment,
project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or
program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
S/he coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate
problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods,
practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members
in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. - He
/ she leads the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload
and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill
level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish
the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely
accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has
an integral role in developing the final team product. Monitoring and
reporting on the status and progress of work, checking on work in
progress, reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s
instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been
met; and rating and signing performance appraisals based on standards
established either by the leader or the supervisor. - The
duty bearer will prepare reports and maintain records of work
accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and
coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of
work-related information to the supervisor. Estimates and reports to the
team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for
completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensures that all team
members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals
and objectives. - Represents
the team in dealings with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of
obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, use of overtime
or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from
the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise. Reports to
the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments,
problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual
and team training needs. - Resolves
simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal
grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management
official. Communicates team consensus and recommendations to the
supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and
recognition. Intercedes with the supervisor on behalf of the team to
inform the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and to
recommend/request related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments,
promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and performance appraisals.
3. Interagency Collaboration and Coordination 20%
- Initiates
and maintains collaborative relationships with other partners and agencies
working on HIV/AIDS. Interacts with and obtains cooperation for activities
from local and international investigators and public health officials.
Works closely with staff of CDC, the MOH and other government officials,
NGOs, and with health care personnel, to assure that activities are in
line with the national goals and objectives of the PEPFAR Country
Operational Plan (COP), and that tasks are carried out correctly and in a
timely manner. Provides support for work performed in a variety of other
HIV-related research studies conducted by CDC. - As
a regional and international expert on matters pertaining to HIV/AIDS
prevention, JH represents CDC-Uganda at technical, policy and strategic
planning meetings, including meeting with collaborators and donor
agencies. Briefs agency officials on the results of such meetings and prepares
written reports for submission to other interested parties. - Represents
CDC in discussing and developing financial commitment proposals for HIV
prevention programs at administrative and strategic planning meetings.
This includes all USG agencies. Serves as chair or rotating chair on
inter-agency technical working groups to ensure effective coordination of
work plan development, implementation strategies, and evaluation plans for
all USG agency prevention activities in Uganda. Serves on intra- and inter-branch
PEPFAR projects. These projects are generally short-term in nature and
most often have to do with special requirements for VIP visits, special
PEPFAR taskings, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must
address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
- The
US Embassy CDC Medical Epidemiologist Team Lead should hold a Master’s
degree or host country equivalent in public health, epidemiology,
surveillance, program policy/management, international health, health
education, nursing, or medicine, heath, social or behavioral sciences,
statistics, is required. - A
minimum of six years of medical practice, research or teaching in the area
of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
is required. PhD holders with at least three years of work experience in
similar fields may also be considered. One year of experience at the
managerial level with multiple staff is required. - The
applicant must have research skills in the area of HIV/AIDS, TB, or STIs
as demonstrated by published, peer-reviewed articles in professional
journals, national or international presentations. - The
incumbent serves as a recognized regional expert on the epidemiology of
HIV infection with a comprehensive knowledge of the methods, principles
and techniques used in developing, implementing and analyzing results of
epidemiological studies and operational research projects. The incumbent
must have an in-depth understanding of the structure and functions of CDC
DGHA Uganda, including detailed knowledge of CDC’s role and function in
support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and
intra-agency procedures for coordination with CDC Atlanta and the American
Mission in Uganda. The job holder must have a detailed and broad knowledge
of the host country operational environment, including a working knowledge
of the structure and operations of the MOH, the environment for health
care delivery at the national, and district level in Uganda. - Excellent
skills in providing technical expertise and guidance in the development,
implementation and evaluation of epidemiological/operational research
studies and projects and the analysis of epidemiologic/operational
research data. - Possess
the ability to develop effective working relationships with national and
international working partners. The incumbent will be expected to exercise
considerable ingenuity in applying guidelines to unique and different
settings. As a representative for CDC DGHA Uganda, the incumbent will also
be expected to exercise considerable innovation during his/her attempts to
influence other collaborative organizations engaged in HIV/AIDS
prevention, care and treatment programs to adopt appropriate strategies
for conducting epidemiological studies and operational research projects. - Good
computer skills and the ability to use office software packages, including
word processing, spreadsheets, and basic statistical software packages
(EPINFO, STATA, SAS, or SPSS) is required. - Excellent
numerical skills for manipulating and reporting statistical data is
required. - Language Proficiency (level and
specialization): Level
IV English ability (fluent) is required.
All those interested in
working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and
strictly adhere to the following:
- Universal
Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
(DS-174), Download
it Here. - A
current resume or curriculum vitae. - Candidates
who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates
who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation
confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their
application. - Any
other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
By email at
KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Only electronic submissions will be
accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the
position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file
types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send
all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
The US Mission in Kampala
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. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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