U.S. EMBASSY MASERU
VACANCY
Public Health Specialist HIV Testing Services Advisor
U.S. Embassy Maseru seeks a qualified individual for the position of Public Health Specialist HIV Testing Services Advisor.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
The job holder serves as a Public Health Specialist supporting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT) prevention activities for the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of assigned public health program activities and studies. Job holder’s duties include technical support, advice and guidance, day-to-day program and administrative management and coordination and
collaboration with colleagues of other agencies and public health entities that administer similar public health programs in Lesotho. Job holder works under the supervision of the Senior HIV Prevention Advisor, providing technical guidance on HIV prevention activities, assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of a national prevention program including HIV testing and counselling (HTC), behavioral and structural interventions as well as prevention activities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Job holder coordinates funding, report compliance and administrative recordkeeping with the implementing partners to assure projects are conducted in accordance with the implementing agreement and that USG funds are appropriately utilized. The position requires public health technical knowledge, results-oriented analytical skills, advocacy, and constant and clear communication with implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and host country ministries responsible for public health programs.
Starting Salary: M422,162.00 per annum plus diplomatic holidays and other benefits.
Benefits package includes family health insurance plan.
For more information, please view the full details on the internet at: https://usembassy.gov/jobs/ or contact us at:
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 333
Maseru 100
Tel: 22-312-666 Ext. 4160
Fax: 22-310-116
hromaseru@state.gov
OPENING DATE: May 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: June 06, 2024
If you do not hear from us within three weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.