Public Health Program Specialist Jobs

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) coordinates HIV/AIDS research across the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH provides the largest public investment in HIV/AIDS research globally. The Vision of OAR is "To advance research to end the HIV pandemic and improve health outcomes for people with HIV" and the Mission is "To ensure that NIH HIV/AIDS research funding is directed at the highest priority research areas and to facilitate maximal return on the investment." Serves as expert analyst in developing, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interrelated public health programs. Analyzes existing or proposed systems, strategies, services, or other health-related matters for long range implementation and administration of the public health program. Analyzes complex public health policies, programs, and statistical standards to advise senior management on public health policies, operations, products, and services. Provides technical advice and assistance in monitoring, managing, and evaluating cooperative agreements, grants, and/or awards. Inventories, tracks, summarizes, and disseminates critical public information and progress reports. In order to qualify for a Public Health Analyst, GS-0685 position at the GS-13 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: leading studies to assess the planning, organization, evaluation, and implementation of public health programs; overseeing the allocation and management of funding to ensure alignment with public health program goals; developing data collection strategies, tools, and guidelines to support program evaluation and reporting; and researching and preparing responses to ad-hoc or recurring inquiries received. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13058708

This position is located in the Office of Global Research (OGR), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), located in Montgomery County, MD. If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to: Serve as the program director, with authority over the substantive programs, missions, and functions of the NIAID Office in the assigned country(s). Serve as the principal public health advisor and analyst to the NIAID programs in the assigned country(s), maintaining existing programs and initiatives and developing new ones that are in accord with NIAID public health research program goals, objectives, and policies. Provide guidance on the status of key policies, as well as political, legal, multilateral and international agencies initiatives, policies, and regulatory changes that could affect the implementation of NIAID-funded programs. Review, analyze, and compile a broad range of information about the cultural and political dynamics of a region/country and how these may impact NIAID sponsored programs including the priority health concerns of different regions/countries and the location, capacity, and ongoing activities of public health and research programs. Formulate, monitor, and execute the NIAID Office operational budget in-country or in assigned country(s) and present and defend resource requirements needed to carry out long-term goals and objectives. Identify, assess cost effectiveness, and oversee the application of promising new concepts, mechanisms, methods, and systems to meet program goals and objectives. Oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of several program subdivisions managed through separate organizational units. Represent NIAID in the assigned country(s) and provide information and advice to the U.S. Ambassador, other U.S. Embassy officials, and HHS staff in the assigned country(s) on NIAID programs, activities, and priorities in the country, including multilateral efforts. Serve as primary liaison between in-country technical working groups on public health issues and headquarters-based technical working groups and provide administrative and technical advice and guidance to headquarters and other NIAID in-country teams. You qualify for the Public Health Advisor at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: serving as a regional program authority for one or more international research programs; providing technical and administrative guidance and leadership to further international public health initiatives and collaboration on biomedical research; developing approaches and solutions to accommodate urgent cultural, social, economic, and security concerns involving international and inter-agency biomedical research programs; and developing long-term program plans addressing regional and in-country biomedical research collaborations, agreements, and initiatives with other Federal agencies, multilateral organizations, or international agencies to meet organizational goals. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. In addition to the previous requirements, you must demonstrate possession of the following selective factor to qualify for the position: the ability to speak and write both French and English fluently such that you can plan and coordinate bilingual communications and content translation of public health information, in either language. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054247

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. As a Public Health Advisor (Telehealth Senior Advisor), you will: Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the Director and Deputy Director (OAT Leadership) a leading authority on telehealth issues, initiatives, and programs. Authoritatively plans, establishes, directs, evaluates, and coordinates telehealth activities with various levels of infrastructure. Provides key consultation and advice to affect executive-level decisions by senior staff on key telehealth policy and program issues. Coordinates activities with OAT, HRSA, HHS and other federal agencies, participating in Department and Agency initiatives. Identifies and articulates key issues for discussion and resolution. Works on special projects as determined by the OAT Leadership. Represents the OAT Leadership at various functions and meetings of Federal, state, and community organizations, and maintains close collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies regarding delivery of telehealth. Stays abreast of a wide variety of telehealth issues, initiatives and programs. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: - Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. - Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. - Knowledge of a specialized public health program. - Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. - Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Leading national telehealth programs and initiatives, serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership on strategic policy, program direction, and organizational priorities. Developing, interpreting, and implementing telehealth policies and guidance by applying administrative laws, regulations, and precedents to support national program planning, execution, and evaluation. Providing expert consultation on complex telehealth policy matters and analyzing sensitive, high-impact issues, developing recommendations that influenced agency-wide performance, outcomes, and federal program direction. Coordinating and collaborating with HHS, other federal agencies, and external stakeholders, representing the agency in high-level meetings, negotiations, and interagency initiatives. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website