JOB VACANCY AT AMERICAN EMBASSY ABUJA

JOB TTILE: : PROGRAM SPECIALIST,MONITORING AND EVALUATION

JOB REF : FSN-10/FP-05

JOB LOCATION: NIGERIA

JOB FUNCTION :

• The incumbent will provide technical expertise to improve HIV/AIDS prevention
• programs that CDC Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) are collaborating
• on throughout the country. The incumbent will serve as a leader for evaluating progress
• in program implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention activities conducted by CDC
• Nigeria and the FMOH by applying both theoretical and practical knowledge of health
• education, social and behavioral science, evaluation strategies and evaluation research
• methodology to the design and conduct of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.
• He/she will provide assistance to the Medical Epidemiologist, CDC Nigeria and/or
• FMOH Directors in interpreting data on health objectives and indicators. Incumbent
• responds to requests from stakeholders for information and technical assistance on M&E
• strategies for HIV/AIDS treatment, care and prevention programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

•  A Master’s degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD), Public Health, Epidemiology,
• Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, Applied Mathematics or a strongly
• related discipline.
•  Minimum of five (5) years experience, including one (1) year supervisory
• experience, with infectious disease prevention or treatment programs at the local,
• state or international levels that entailed responsibility for the evaluation of
• program activities.
•  Professional training and extensive knowledge in program monitoring and
• evaluation.
•  Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing in English is required.
•  Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages and
• applications such as Epi Info or related statistical software packages.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will
not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-
214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position,
and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job
title and announcement number on the application letter.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov

Closing Date: 05 /06 /2012