Public Health Specialist – Associate Director for Policy and Communications for CDC Namibia (

Duties: The incumbent serves as the Associate Director for Policy and Communication (ADPC) for CDC Namibia and reports to the Country Director. Working alongside the Country Director and serving as a core member of the CDC Namibia Senior Management Team, the ADPC has the primary responsibility of liaising with the host national government, multilateral organizations, implementing partners, Mission Public Diplomacy section, PEPFAR interagency coordination, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of CDC projects. Incumbent is responsible for advising the country director on the host country policy environment and best positioning of CDC to support the country’s national public health portfolio. Incumbent serves as technical representative of the CDC with other donors as well as with the interagency committees. Incumbent provides overall leadership for policy and strategic vision, especially as it relates to the relationship and health diplomacy between the United States Government (USG) Government and the Republic of Namibia (GRN).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Security Certification.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time four weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• * Masters (MPH, MSHP) Degree or host country equivalent in public health, nursing, health policy, public administration, or Social work is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.

Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible public health or other development experience in service within Namibia is required.

Language:  Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate English. This May be Tested.

Job Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize policy materials for health program planning. Excellent understanding of health services in Namibia and other international settings.

Skills And Abilities: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff in a team setting to accomplish program goals. Excellent oral and written communications skills are required in order to convey program policies, progress, technical requirements and to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in public health programs to adopt appropriate strategies for their program activities.

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Required Documents:All Applicants:

• Proof of relevant qualification (if applicable)
• NQA certification if degree was obtained outside Namibia
• Resume/CV (if applicable)
• Copy of National Identification Document (ID)/Passport (if applicable)/Residency Permit (if applicable)/domicile documentation

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:The HR Office will contact successful applicants.

For More Info: HR Section – hrowindhoek@state.gov