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U.S. Agency for International Development Supervisory Public Health Advisor in Washington, District Of Columbia

Summary This position is located at the USAID Annex, 500 D Street, SW, Washington, DC in the Bureau for Global Health, Office of HIV/AIDS(OHA), Strategic Information Evaluation and Information Division(SIEI) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This is a Deputy Division Chief position and it reports to the SIEI Division Chief. Responsibilities As the Supervisory Public Health Advisor, you will be serving as the Deputy Division Chief in this position, performing the following duties: Provide technical expertise and analytic skills in strategic information and health information systems issues; developing policies, strategies and plans for HIV and public health programs for agency or sector-wide application. Advise on the development and application of evidenced-based practices in strategic information and data use practices in HIV/AIDS programming to contribute to HIV/AIDS epidemic control in a developing country. Advise field Missions, country or regional programs, and cooperating agencies in the application of HIV/AIDS strategic information and data use strategies for improved public health program outcomes. Enhance and coordinate effective working relationships across sectorial and organizational lines, including with GHSD, CDC, and other USG agency strategic information leads. Supervise a group of employees performing work at the GS-15 level and below; provide administrative and technical supervision necessary, to include performing administrative and human resource management functions. Provide technical guidance and direction to the Division, OHA and to PEPFAR-supported countries on program planning and reporting, and supporting the strengthening of country capacity related to strategic information and health information systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: GS-15: In addition to the Selective Placement Factors, YOU MUST have one year of specialized supervisory experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include: a) Demonstrated program leadership and staff management experience to advance goals, and program outcomes for strategic information, health information systems and/or data science for USAID, PEPFAR and/or U.S. government (USG) programs in low or lower-middle income countries; b) Demonstrated experience in advising USG, host-county or external stakeholders in the field of strategic information, health information systems and/or data science for program planning and implementation in low or lower-middle income countries; C) Demonstrated program design and management experience for USG or other donor funded activities relevant to strategic information, health information systems and/or data science, including conceptualization for activity design and implementation in low or lower-middle income countries; AND D) Demonstrated ability in data analytics, monitoring and evaluation, and dissemination of key findings, cutting edge methodologies, and best practices related to strategic information, health information systems and/or data science. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placements Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The selective placement factor for this position is: Do you have demonstrated expertise in leading strategic information? initiatives in public health or HIV programs in low or lower-middle income countries and supervisory experience for teams with mid to senior level staff? NOTE: Experience must be documented in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, relevant to the duties of the position to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. In the absence of selective and quality ranking factors, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement, therefore, transcripts are not required. Additional Information USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide, playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes, when rights are repressed, when hunger, disease, and poverty rob people of opportunity, USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees and contractors must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct, including harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies: https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf. EEO Policy: EEO Policy Statement. Veterans' Information: Veterans Information. Telework: https://www.telework.gov/. Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore, reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the Reasonable Accommodation Division, please visit our website at: https://www.usaid.gov/careers/reasonableaccommodations.It is the Government's policy not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. USAID will use information about an individual's employment experience only to determine their qualifications and assess their relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including behavior during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

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