U.S Mission Job For Program Specialist Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) (Abuja)

United State Mission is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of the Program Specialist Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Abuja.

Job Position Title: Program Specialist Orphans & Vulnerable Children  (OVC)  - Community Care 

FSN-09/FP-5 trainee: (Position will be filled at the FSN- 9 level with promotion target grade of FSN-10/FP-5/5 after one year with supervisor’s recommendation).
Open To: All Interested Candidates
Ref: A96065
Annoucement No: 2012-015A
Location: Abuja - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: OR-Ordinarily Resident:  N4, 069,778 p.a.(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-10/1 
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: US$56,323
EFM – US$48,338 Starting Salary p.a.
Position Grade: FP-05/5

Fundamental Functions of this Position 
The incumbent, under the supervision of the Unit Lead, Continuum of Clinical Care and Treatment the Global AIDS Program (GAP), will be responsible for providing project support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), contributing to the implementation of a national program of care for people living with HIV/ AIDS (PLWHA) with emphasis on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). The incumbent will assist in the development and coordination of assessment activities, and will monitor the implementation of the program’s guidelines, procedures and strategies. 

Job Position Requirements 
All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

• Minimum educational requirement is completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Medicine or related field is required.
• Minimum of four years of work experience in planning, coordination and delivering health and support services to children and their families is required.
• Incumbent has to possess skills in providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the management and evaluation of public health or social services programs.
• Incumbent should possess computer skills with experience in word processing and spreadsheet operations. 
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Incumbent has to possess knowledge in child development, community mobilization, social and psychological theories and project management of health and support services to children and their families, including people living with
  HIV/AIDS.

Application Closing Date
April 29, 2012

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

• 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
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 
• 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.

Application must be Submit to: 

Embassy of the United States of America 
Human Resources Office 
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive 
Central District Area 
Abuja. 

Point of Contact 
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261 
Fax: 09-461-4036 
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.gov 

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