U.S. Mission Recruitment 2022(4 Positions)

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Surveillance Detection (SD) Supervisor

Location: Lagos

Salary: NGN3,652,290 Annually.

Deadline: 26th January, 2022.

2.) Consular Associate

Location: Abuja

Salary: USD 42,570 Annually.

Deadline: 21st February, 2022.

Slot: 2 Openings

Qualifications and Evaluations

• Experience: Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.
• Education Requirements: Completion of High School is required.
• Evaluations: This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• Language: Fluent Speaking / Reading / Writing English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff).
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents, and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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.

See Other Related Jobs:

• FCSC Recruitment
• Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment
• FCSC Recruitment
• NAFDAC Recruitment
• NNPC Recruitment

3.) Public Health Specialist (Prevention)

Location: Abuja

NGN 15,890,203 / USD 58,767  Annually

Deadline: 1st February, 2022.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• MD / MBBS Degree is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and / or evaluating public health programs and coordinating with international agencies or implementing partners is required, 2 years of these should be experience in working in a clinical health setting.
• Experience working in IPC in low- and middle-income countries. Additional one year of management experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

• In order to support the host Government and implementing partners in the development and strengthening of effective program activities, a professional knowledge foundation in public health is required. This includes a thorough understanding of current infectious disease issues, disease surveillance and reporting, laboratory systems and information systems, and clinical care and treatment.
• Detailed knowledge of the Nigerian health care system and structures and familiarity with FMoH policies, program priorities, and regulations is required.
• Knowledge of CDC and USG infectious diseases and other public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of public health programs is required.
• A good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.