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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