Job offer at US Embassy in Yaounde: Project Management Specialist HIV/AIDS Team Lead- Solicitation Number: 72062424R10002

October 3, 2023

USAID West Africa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Project Management Specialist HIV/AIDS Team Lead – Solicitation Number: 72062424R10002 (PDF-450KB). The closing date for this position is October 19, 2023.

Note: all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

This position is in Yaoundé, Cameroon. USAID/Cameroon is a limited presence mission, supervised by the USAID/West Africa regional office in Accra, Ghana. The organigram currently includes 28 permanent staff across four units (Executive Office, Health Office, Humanitarian Assistance Office, and Peace and Governance Office). Under the supervision of the Health Office Director, the incumbent of this position is the senior project manager and key public health advisor on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and support to the USAID/Cameroon health office. Job holder oversees all HIV/AIDS programming in Cameroon and provides expert advice and recommendations to ensure successful linkage of services across the continuum of treatment, care, and support for USAID-funded (and if required, other US Government agencies) projects under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

As the technical and programmatic lead for HIV/AIDS programming, the incumbent works closely with the Senior Health Advisor to lead the team in the elaboration and implementation of USAID/Cameroon’s overall strategy as outlined in the annual Country Operational Plan (COP). S/he will lead USAID participation in national meetings/technical working groups tasked with evaluating, creating, and/or updating existing national policies on HIV/AIDS care and support, pediatric and adult treatment, and other relevant policies. Job holder represents USAID/Cameroon on issues related to clinical quality improvement and community linkages at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. The job holder will have direct supervision of two FSN staff, the HIV Program Management Specialist (FSN 11) and the Health Program Assistant (FSN 9) as well as overall leadership for coordination of the PEPFAR team which includes six FSN and one TCN staff. The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the United States, or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

Education & Prior Work Experience:

Education: Minimum of Master of Medicine, Medical Science, or related fields of study.
Prior Work Experience: At least ten years of professional experience in technical oversight, design, and implementation of HIV/AIDS care Preference will be given to candidates who have HIV/AIDS clinical experience and who can demonstrate experience implementing one or more programs in the following areas: – community-based programming for PMTCT, PLHIV and OVC, pediatrics and adolescent care; experience working with key populations.

MARKET VALUE: CFA 37,481,982 – CFA 63,118,486 equivalent to FSN-12

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Cameroon. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a current resume, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 309-2 offeror information for PSC available at https://www.google.com/search?q=usaid+aid+309-2 and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Cameroonian citizen – or a non-Cameroonian citizen legally admitted for permanent residence in Cameroon. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Cameroonian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Yaoundé-Cameroon. If transportation to Yaoundé is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Download the full solicitation here (PDF-450KB) for all position requirements, position elements and position description.

Closing Date: October 19, 2023.

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

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at:https://bit.ly/3RJQcM4