🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ U.S. Mission – 3 Positions

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Public Health Specialist (Data Analysis & Visualization)
2.) Public Health Specialist (Treatment)
3.) Facility Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Public Health Specialist (Data Analysis & Visualization) - All Interested Candidates (Senior Program Specialist)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-078
Location: Abuja, NI
Series/Grade: LE - 0550 11
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-11

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 04.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

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Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position:: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Team Lead, Data Science, the incumbent provides technical expertise to improve CDC Nigeria and Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in the country.
• The Senior Program Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization (SPS-DAV), leads and manages CDC’s data analysis and visualization systems, playing a key role in profiling, enhancing, standardizing, transforming, and visualizing health data across programs.
• The SPS-DAV’s essential mission is to analyze complex data sets and present selected information in a visual and graphical manner that can be easily understood by consumers and decision makers.
• Data triangulation, translation and dissemination are essential components of CDC’s program monitoring and evaluation efforts, and the SPS-DAV will be instrumental in helping to keep the agency and its partners on track for achieving extremely ambitious goals for HIV prevention, care, and treatment.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, Information Systems is required.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Data Analyst, Statistician or Data Scientist in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementing agency in HIV/AIDS, STD, TB prevention programs at the local, state, Federal or international levels.
• The incumbent should also have experience in use of measurement and data science approach for Data Analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation of target populations and health programs including quantitative and qualitative operations research.

Job Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of data management and conversion systems is required. Advanced Knowledge and understanding the principles of organizational management is required.
• Vast knowledge of program evaluation strategies and techniques as well as public health interventions such as HIV/AIDS, TB, STI prevention, care and treatment programs are required.
• This includes thorough knowledge of internationally recognized standards for data triangulation and translation.
• Additionally, the incumbent should possess expert knowledge and use of program management principles and translation of evaluation of data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines and policies.
• Incumbent should have detailed knowledge of the health care system of Nigeria. Detailed knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of USG programs and data management systems.
• Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements in development and support of grants, contracts, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Fluency in speaking/reading/writing English is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Skill in providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the analysis of public health data is required.
• This includes the ability to resolve independently problems related to supervision of personnel, program policy, and program operations. Strong oral and written communications skills are required. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required.
• Ability to lead project teams and workgroups and 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.
• Incumbent should possess advanced computer skills with experience/training for numeracy, word processing and spreadsheets. Advanced numerical skills required include proficiency in the contextual use of data for problem solving, estimation, investigation and presentation.
• Standard keyboarding skill is required for this position. Should have training and dexterity in applications such as Epi Info, related statistical software packages, geographic information systems (GIS), and other software used to present data visually or geospatially.
• The incumbent should be technically proficient in database design, development and administration; conversant with all of the software packages and tools necessary for successful data analysis and visualization of health data e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA); Geo-spatial tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS; SQL programming, understanding of both transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) data environments related to health including spatial analysis, GIS etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

• NGN ₦20,830,167 /Per Year
• USD $62,523 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
• Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Title: Public Health Specialist (Treatment) - Employees of Mission - All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs (Senior Program Specialist, HIV/AIDS Treatment)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-077
Location: Abuja, NI
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-12
Series/Grade: LE - 0550 12

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 03.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type:  Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

• The incumbent of this position is a senior specialist and the key public health advisor on clinical care and treatment to the Continuum of Care and Treatment (CoCT) Branch Chief.
• Job holder provides comprehensive public health technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance in support of treatment activities provided under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Responsibilities include day-to-day program management and development, monitoring, reporting and close collaboration with PEPFAR  partners to ensure implementation is carried out in accordance with program strategic objectives and internationally recognized best practices in treatment.  Partners include other PEPFAR agencies, host government ministries, Global Fund, International Organizations (10) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) involved in treatment of HIV/AIDS in country.
• Jobholder represents Nigeria on AIDS treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies.
• Incumbent is the Clinical Care & Treatment Team Lead and supervises two senior level program specialists.
• Position is an LE Direct Hire appointed position, will serve as Project Officer and will have signatory authority for CDC awards and Cooperative Agreements.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• MBBS or MD is required. In addition, a post-graduate degree in public health (MPH) or MSc, or post-graduate Medical Fellowship in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics or Public Health is required.
• Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional level experience developing, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS adult and pediatric treatment programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required. Two (2) additional years of supervisory experience at the managerial level is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS treatment is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required. Strong skills in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the host government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required.
• Good working knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques use to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of treatment programs is required.
• Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Fluent speaking/writing/reading of English is required

Skills And Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communications skills are required.  Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required.
• This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
• Ability to lead project teams and work groups and to develop effective working relationships with international working partners is required.
• The incumbent will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings. Intermediate user level of work processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
• Strong skills with interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation of data are required.
• Experience with conducting research including study design, implementation, data analysis and report writing is required evidenced by at least two publications related to HIV Care and Treatment in peer review journals.
• Incumbent should possess standard computer skills with experience/training for word processing and spreadsheets, and ability to produce documents with graphical representation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary

• NGN 23,082,629 /Per Year
• USD $77,160 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position, click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Assistant - U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-052RA
Location: Lagos, NI
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: FP - 1205 7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FS is 07.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agency.
• Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent serves as a security escort and is responsible for developing the schedules for all security escort duties.
• The position accompanies Locally Engaged Staff (LES) and contractors into all required areas, including the CAA.
• When not escorting, he/she will assist with duties such as Work Order Clerk, substitute accountable Money Holder, Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) database Assistant, Make-Ready Coordinator, and Preventive Inspector. S/he must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School Diploma is required.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in the facilities maintenance or relevant management position is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must be able to interpret drawing, codes and specification.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and general computer skills.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Good working knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to access construction sites, including climbing scaffold towers.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.
• Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary
USD $40,488 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
• To apply for this position click the "APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page.
• Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process..  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Degree with transcript
  • Driver’s License
  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.