| USAID/GUINEA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS) Position is open to all Guinean nationals and those eligible for permanent residence and authorization to work in Guinea |
| JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: SOL-72067523R10002
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: The incumbent in this position works within the USAID/Guinea Health Office Team. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure continuing momentum of the Mission’s health portfolio in maternal and child health (MCH), reproductive health (RH) and health systems strengthening (HSS) activities. S/he will have the primary responsibility for the design, planning, management, implementation and monitoring of USAID’s MCH, RH and HSS activities in Guinea. The incumbent may also be expected to provide technical advice and guidance on gender and youth in the health sector. In this capacity, s/he will work jointly with and coordinate with other donors. The person in this position will be expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out his/her duties under the general supervision of the Health Office Director or the Deputy Health Office Director. Education: A master’s degree in public health, health policy, international health, global health, epidemiology, or public administration/public policy with a concentration in health, or equivalent is required. Work experience: The incumbent is required to have at least 5 years of experience in designing and managing health programs in a developing country, preferably in Africa; Work experience must include the technical areas of maternal and child health, reproductive health, and/or health systems strengthening. Language Proficiency: Language proficiency of at least Level 4 English and French (oral and written) is required. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: June 18, 2023 HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST submit a complete application package which includes: A cover letter An AID 309-2 form (signed) https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2 Writing samples. A detailed resume (CV) and, 3 to 5 References. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line on the cover letter. All the above-mentioned documents are REQUIRED, must be SIGNED, prepared in the required languages and should be addressed to the attention of the Human Resources Office, USAID Guinea via this email address – conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov ▪ A copy of the Solicitation listing all duties and responsibilities can be found on the USAID/Guinea website https://www.usaid.gov/guinea/careers or on the US Embassy website https://gn.usembassy.gov/jobs/ Due to the number of applications, we receive, only applicants who have been short-listed will be contacted by USAID/Guinea |
