United States Mission Nigeria Vacancy November, 2012

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

JOB VACANCY AT EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

JOB TITLE: : LABORATORY SERVICES TEAM LEAD
JOB LOCATION: ABUJA – CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
JOB REF: FSN-12/FP-3

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N5,600,572 per annum
(Starting basic Salary) Position Grade: FSN-12
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in
accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan
(LCP).
NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: AEFM – US$76,219
EFM/MOH – US$65,413 (Starting Salary) per annumPosition Grade: FP-03

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN
COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER
CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED
OFFICIALLY TO POST. The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the
Laboratory Services Team Lead position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria
office in Abuja.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent is responsible for providing project support to and acts as the primary technical
lead on all laboratory aspects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
She/he contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation o
Laboratory programs and services. The incumbent serves as a scientific and technical
laboratory expert for PEPFAR and CDC Nigeria programs. The incumbent will be
responsible for providing guidance on policy and programs affecting public health and
clinical laboratory services provision in support of HIV/AIDS prevention, surveillance,
treatment and care programs as well as TB/HIV, Malaria and other related diseases. She/he
contributes to the planning of national programs in Laboratory Services, assists in the
development and coordination of assessment activities and establishes program’s guidelines,
procedures and strategies. The incumbent leads the CDC Laboratory Team and is
responsible for supervising the laboratory systems specialists in all areas Laboratory services.

REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. Doctorate degree in health sciences with a major in the Laboratory field MBBS, MD or
DVM with laboratory specialty is required.
2. Minimum of five (5) years work experience and three (3) years supervisory experience in
management of clinical or public health laboratory settings in Nigeria, including
responsibility for program planning, implementation and evaluation is required.
3. Professional training and extensive knowledge in HIV/AIDS laboratory methods,
practices and procedures is required.
4. Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
5. Knowledge of accreditation, licensing and regulatory requirements and statutes governing
public health laboratory testing procedures sufficient to use in evaluating their impact on
the quality of diagnostic services delivered by public health laboratories is required.
6. Basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing, power point and spreadsheets.
SELECTION PROCESS :When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans
receive preference. Therefore, candidates must specifically address the required
qualifications in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism or conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are
not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA)
are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment.
5. Currently-employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees hired under a Personal
Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first
90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired in a position with a When
Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

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
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

Closing Date: 23 /11 /2012

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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