Health Science Specialist USAID
Company: Vacancies
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 10, 2025
Job Description:
SummaryThese job openings are in the Bureau for Global Health,
Office of Infectious Disease, Emerging Threats Division (GH/ID/ETD)
in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).This
posting includes the following functional role:GHS Program Analyst
(GH_039)Duties
- Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of Global
Health Security programming or operational processes and systems
encompassing issues that affect aspects of Global Health Security
programs.
- Participates in developing strategies for implementing Global
Health Security programs or operational functions and develops
implementation plans.
- Assists with conducting comprehensive evaluations of ongoing
Global Health Security programs or operational functions to ensure
that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas
for operational efficiency enhancement.
- Identifies and proposes solutions to problems that are
significant to planning the direction for future Global Health
Security programs or operational functions.
- Actively participates in appropriate policy formulation for
Global Health Security programs or operations; and reviews liaison
activities for agency-wide programs or operations in the area of
expertise.
- As appropriate, establishes and fosters effective working
relationships and information networks with stakeholders at all
levels of government, the private sector, non-governmental
organizations, host country governments, and
others.RequirementsConditions of Employment
- United States Citizenship is required.
- Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security
clearance.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the
Selective Service.
- You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if
selected.
- Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
- These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the
Agency's approved Drug-Free Workplace Program. Once applicants are
brought onboard, they will be subject to random drug
testing.QualificationsBasic Requirements:Bachelor's or
graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field
related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences
appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from
an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was
obtained.Specialized Experience:GS-9: You need at least one year of
specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility
equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Qualifying
specialized experience includes:
- Assisting with conducting comprehensive evaluations to monitor
ongoing infectious disease programs and/or operational functions to
ensure organization goals and standards are met.
- Assisting with actions necessary to maintain or improve the
quality of crisis operations programs and/or operational
functions.
- Responding to routine tasks through written or verbal
communication using prepared materials, existing templates, and
documented guidance to limited audiences.
- Identifying non-complex organizational policies, regulations,
and procedures to apply to the organization's guidance.GS-11: You
need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level in the
Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience includes:
- Performing comprehensive evaluations to monitor ongoing
infectious disease programs or operational functions to ensure
organization goals and standards are met.
- Participating in the development of actions necessary to
maintain or improve the quality of crisis operations programs or
operational functions.
- Responding to complex tasks through drafting new written
products such as briefing materials and talking points with limited
guidance to internal and external audiences.
- Identifying complex organizational policies, regulations, and
procedures to apply to the organization's guidance.GS-12: You need
at least one year of specialized experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the
Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience includes:
- Leading comprehensive evaluations to monitor ongoing infectious
disease programs or operational functions to ensure organization
goals and standards are met.
- Recommending actions necessary to maintain or improve the
quality of crisis operations programs or operational
functions.
- Responding to complex tasks to a wide range of internal and
external audiences and stakeholders at all levels with little to no
guidance.
- Analyzing complex organizational policies, regulations, and
procedures to explain to all stakeholders involved in the
organization.Selective Placement Factor:This position has a
Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability,
or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory
performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum
requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for
appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement
Factor are ineligible for further consideration.Selective Placement
Factor: Your resume must demonstrate experience assisting in
developing strategies and plans for implementing or supporting
infectious disease programming or outbreak response in Low or
Middle-Income Countries overseas in One Health work.EducationReview
the above Basic Requirements section of this vacancy announcement
for education requirements. This position has a minimum education
requirement; therefore, unofficial transcripts are required at the
point of application submission.If you have received your education
at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the
education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the
foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an
accredited educational institution in the United States.Additional
informationUSAID is an independent agency that provides foreign
policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the
District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries
worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy
interests. USAID's mission is to help vulnerable populations
worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed,
and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities.Electronic
fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover
moving or relocation expenses.Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID
is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable
accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities.
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