Career Opportunities at The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, December 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified
candidate for the position below in the Centres for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) Nigeria:
Job Title: Laboratory System Specialist, FSN-10/FP-5/5*
Ref.: A96038
Location: Abuja - Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position
- Under the supervision of the Laboratory Services Team Lead, the
incumbent serves as funded Laboratory portfolio of one or more CDC
supported cooperative agreements.
- S/he serves as a key contributor to the planning, development
and review of these CoAGs, which are part of the Annual Country
Operational Plan (COP) for Nigeria.
- This position provides technical expertise to the Nigeria
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), implementing
partners (IPs), as well as to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and
other relevant key stakeholders, on sundry laboratory issues, including
the use of laboratory evidence to inform PEPFAR program strategies and
program implementation, and overall public health policies.
Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed
below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so
may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- A university Degree in one of the following disciplines: Medical
Laboratory Science, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology,
Hematology or any related Medical Laboratory Science degree is required.
- Minimum of four (4) years progressive work experience in a
multi-disciplinary hospital or health department laboratory is required.
- Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
- Language Proficiency will be tested.
- Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and
management related to HIV/AIDS, as well as knowledge of Laboratory
Quality Management Systems (QMS), and public health laboratory systems
in Nigeria is required.
- Ability to provide leadership, technical direction, and
technical expertise in monitoring and analyzing laboratory quality and
service performance data, being able to analyze and interpret the
spectrum of laboratory medicine services. This includes the
identification and resolution of a wide variety of related cooperative
agreement and laboratory problems such as; identifying underperforming
implementing partners and understanding current issues around laboratory
QMS is required.
- Good computer skills with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet are required.
Job Title: Nurse (Trainee Level), FSN- 08/FP-6*
Ref.: A50216
Location: Abuja - Health Unit (HU)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position
- The incumbent provide a range of registered nursing health care
services, including rendering of first aid, immunizations, as well as
evaluating and assessing a variety of medical conditions through
physical examination, and selecting the appropriate treatment, under
signed written protocols or referral to the RMO, FSHP or LE Staff
medical provider.
- Maintains liaison with local health care providers.
Additionally, s/he will conduct health orientations for new arrivals and
performs various other medical administrative functions.
Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed
below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so
may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- Must have graduated from a professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted
- Registered Nurse license from the United States, Western Europe OR Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Nursing is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of Nursing experience with previous
experience teaching at least three of the following health promotion
activities, smoking cessation, weight reduction, well child anticipatory
guidance, emergency first aid, prenatal classes, community emergency
response, CPR, safe food services, healthy lifestyle , HIV protection is
required.
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
- Ability to administer adult/pediatric immunization program
according to current CDC standards required, as well as knowledge of
American Nursing standards of care is required.
- Must have basic computer skill and good calculation skills.
Job Title: Nurse (Full Performance)
Location: Abuja - General Services Office (GSO)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position
- The incumbent provide a range of registered nursing health care
services, including rendering of first aid, immunizations, as well as
evaluating and assessing a variety of medical conditions through
physical examination, and selecting the appropriate treatment, under
signed written protocols or referral to the RMO, FSHP or LE Staff
medical provider.
- Maintains liaison with local health care providers.
Additionally, s/he will conduct health orientations for new arrivals and
performs various other medical administrative functions.
Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed
below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so
may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- Must have graduated from a professional nursing school with a
current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from the United
States, Western Europe OR Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Nursing is
required.
- Minimum of two (2) years Nursing experience, one of which must
be working in U.S. government facility medical unit or Embassy health
unit, with previous experience teaching at least three of the following
health promotion activities, smoking cessation, weight reduction, well
child anticipatory guidance, emergency first aid, prenatal classes,
community emergency response, CPR, safe food services, healthy
lifestyle, HIV protection is required.
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
- Ability to administer adult/pediatric immunization program
according to current CDC standards required as well as familiarity with
American Nursing standards of care is required.
- Must have basic computer skill and good calculation skills.
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.
Submit Application to:
[email protected]
Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF)
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:
- Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
- 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.
- Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only
contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your
understanding
Application Deadline 20th December, 2016.