Senior Program Specialist, Laboratory Services (Full Performance) at the U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria (DOD-WRPN):

Job Title: Senior Program Specialist, Laboratory Services - FSN-11

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Position Grade: FP-04*

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent will provide technical guidance in the development and maintenance of quality laboratory services at the Nigeria Military hospitals/facilities to serve HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria patients in the Nigerian Military and surrounding communities consistent with the principles of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). S/he will assist in the development of annual laboratory work plan and implementation, and support the establishment of a robust and sustainable Quality Assurance program in all the Nigerian Military PEPFAR supported ART sites.

Position Requirements
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will
not be considered.

• Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and postgraduate degree in Public Health is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS laboratory practices and program implementation with extensive experience in supervision of laboratory staff is required.
• Level IV (Good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• 4. Knowledge of major issues effecting Laboratory services in Nigeria especially in diagnosis of TB, HIV and Malaria, as well as concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of Government of Nigeria (GoN) policies and programs in the sector is required.
• Ability to work effectively with mid and senior level public and military officers from Government of Nigeria (GoN) and Nigeria Ministry of Defense (NMOD) is required.
• Must have excellent writing and computer skills with the ability to travel within Nigeria 25% of time.

Selection Process

• When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.
• Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• 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.
• Currently employed NORs 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 into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident–N10,948,692.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$62,796 EFM/MOH - US$54,069 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-04*

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• 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.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Applications should be Submitted to: [email protected]

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

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.