Public Health Specialist (Advanced Molecular Detection) - All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Announcement Number:
HANOI-2024-13RA

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Hanoi

Position Title:

Public Health Specialist (Advanced Molecular Detection) - All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period:

07/24/2024 - 07/31/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+7
Series/Grade:
LE - 0550 10

Salary:

USD $25,836 /Per Year

Work Schedule:

Full-time - 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday Definite subject to successful completion of probationary period. The position is two-year fixed term with a possible extension upon funding.

Promotion Potential:

LE-10
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Hanoi, VM

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

HR Section
84-24-38505000 Ext: 5127
[Confidential Information]
Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP is

• Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  

  Security Clearance Required:

  Public Trust - Background Investigation
  Appointment Type
  Term appt, NTE 2 yrs

  Appointment Type Details:

  40 hours per week. Monday to Friday
  Definite subject to successful completion of probationary period. The position is two-year fixed term with a possible extension upon funding.

  Marketing Statement:

  
  We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
  

  Summary:

  The work schedule for this position is:

  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  
  Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working from 45 days to 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
  

  Supervisory Position:

  No

  Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

  No

  Travel Required:

  Not Required
  
  Duties
  
  Incumbent of this position will work under the supervision of the Division of Global Health Protection Laboratory System Strengthening Team Lead to provide technical assistance and oversight for all (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) CDC-funded programs that support (Advanced Molecular Detection) AMD system strengthening in Vietnam. AMD will be a subspecialty of laboratory science that focuses on advanced techniques for characterizing infectious disease pathogens. For example, sequencing of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is an AMD function. The incumbent will perform these functions in coordination with: 1) Vietnam's national and sub-national governments, and; 2) national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and implementing partners supporting Global Health Security (GHS) activities.
  
  The incumbent will serve as the primary CDC contact for issues related to CDC-supported AMD activities. The incumbent will serve as the primary contributor to the planning, development, review, and monitoring and evaluation of AMD activities. S/he will evaluate the progress of projects, identifying technical, personnel, logistical, and financial challenges and make or recommend revisions as necessary to overcome obstacles and constraints to progress.
  
  Qualifications and Evaluations

  Requirements:

  
  EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years working in laboratory setting, either preventive or clinical system or research-oriented facility is required, to include:
  
  Experience in implementing or providing oversight for AMD, and laboratory activities
  
  Experience in laboratory quality management system
  
  Experience in an international or national or provincial setting laboratory
  
  JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have:
  
  Knowledge in laboratory sciences theory and technology with an in-depth knowledge of AMD, laboratory quality management, regulations and standards that impact laboratory practice, and other fields for which the contractor has consultative responsibilities.
  
  Knowledge and expertise in laboratory mentoring.
  
  Knowledge of steps in establishing quality assurance in a laboratory.
  
  Knowledge of the Vietnam Ministry of Health and health laboratory services is required.
  

  Education Requirements:

  
  Bachelor's level degree in Applied Biology, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology, microbiology, or chemistry or a Medical doctor degree is required.
  

  Evaluations:

  LANGUAGE:

  
  Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
  
  Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.
  
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must/must have:
  
  Skills necessary to write clear, concise documents, reports, technical papers, and contracts, as well as instructional materials.
  
  Skills in applied and theoretical training and adult education methodologies.
  
  Effective written and oral communication and teaching skills.
  
  Proven experience in editing and developing scientific articles.
  
  Ability to analyze and evaluate a variety of data and train others in data description and analysis.
  
  Computer proficiency (Microsoft word, Excel, and Internet)
  
  Ability to organize and present data in written and oral form.
  
  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
  

  Qualifications:

  
  All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
  
  Benefits and Other Info

  Benefits:

  Agency Benefits:
  
  Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will receive the following allowances and benefits in addition to the annual basic salary listed above.
  

• Allowances:
  
  - Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).
  
  - Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.
  

• Benefits
  
  - Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary
  
  - Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance
  
  - Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law
  
  - Sick leave according to local labor law
  
  - Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law
  
  - American and Vietnamese holidays up to 21 days per year
  
  - Invest in yourself - 1 day
  
  - Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance
  
  - Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each eligible family member
  
  - Mission cash award for outstanding performance
  
  - Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development
  
  For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office.
  
  The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
  

  Other Information:

  
  HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
  

  HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

  
  AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
  
  AEFM / USEFM
  
  FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights
  
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty),Letter from Veterans Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public clearance.

To apply for this position, click the Apply to this vacancy button at the header of this page. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants

• University degree (required)

• Proof of Citizenship (required)

• Other Document (optional)

Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Copy of passport (for EFM only)

• DD-214 - Member copy 4, Letter from Veterans Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. are posted with the vacancy announcement on the U.S. Mission internet website: https://vn.usembassy.gov/jobs/. You may also contact the Human Resources Office via [HIDDEN TEXT] to obtain it.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi, Vietnam.