JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. MISSION - YAOUNDE; Public Health Specialist (Strategic Information Adviser)

The U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Public Health Specialist (Strategic Information Adviser) in the Cameroon field office of USAID/West Africa. The Strategic Information (SI) Advisor will provide high-quality technical assistance to USAID, the interagency country team managing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program, implementing partners, and Government of Cameroon counterparts – on matters related to the planning measurement and evaluation of USAID and PEPFAR’s contribution towards achieving HIV/AIDS targets. 

Education & Prior Work Experience: Educational background (at least a Bachelor’s degree) in public health or other health-related field, including, but not limited to, epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, data collection and reporting, or a similar academic major or concentration is required. Minimum 5 years of experience working with public health data management and/or informatics, preferably in HIV-related programs. 

For full requirements and position description, please log on to the following website: 

http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd25-2015.html 

Salary range (FSN-11) = CFA 23,079,980 – CFA 36,925,964 per annum (depending on qualification and experience) 

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter, relevant certificates and CV with references to: 

Human Resources Office 

P.O. Box 817, Tel.: 222-201-500, Ext 4006 

U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon 

Or by Email to: ydeapplicants@state.gov 

Note: When submitting your application via email, start the subject line with the position title. Failure to state this and submit signed letter with relevant documents will disqualify applicant. 

ALL U.S. AND NON-CAMEROONIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: YAOUNDE, CAMEROON. IF TRANSPORTATION TO YAOUNDE IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY. 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. 

CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2015 AT 16:00 

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.