Job Vacancy at the US Embassy Dar Es Salaam - Public Health Specialist - Health Policy Analyst (All Interested Candidates)

Summary:: The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist - Health Policy Analyst at CDC.
Supervisory Position:: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:: No
Travel Required:: Occasional Travel

Duties

Policy and communications program management 60%
Designs and leads the execution of a policy and communication plan that promotes the agency’s core policies and procedures raising awareness of CDC Tanzania programs and research among the target audiences.
Conducts formative research using extended data analysis, key informant interviews, literature review and focus groups to assess current situation and related communication needs, to identify target audiences, to
identify potential collaborators, communication channels and their capacity to quickly disseminate critical messages and program information.
Establishes and maintains personal contacts in the governmental, non-governmental, academic, and commercial sector media outlets in Tanzania. Identify individual reporters and media outlets that may have a particular interest in various aspects of CDC Tanzania programs and activities.
Provides support to the ADCP and CDC Tanzania leadership, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other funded partners to implement a communication and policy strategy by organizing communication reports and products e.g. press releases, media interviews, priorities and programs. Participate in the set-up and preparation of all media events sponsored by CDC Tanzania.
Assists in the development of timelines and objectives for particular communication and policy approaches, protocols, and messages and in the selection of appropriate communication channels and messages. Leads in research, interviewing, writing, editing, proofreading and distribution of content for electronic and print communication.
Arranges press coverage for events such as high-level delegations, workshops, surveillance and research releases, dissemination meetings, and trainings. Writes press releases and provides information in response to inquiries from the local media, referring sensitive policy questions to the ADCP or others in CDC Tanzania leadership.
Design, develop, implement and maintain a policy and communications products for CDC Tanzania. This will include working with CDC Tanzania staff to develop and update policy documents, fact sheets, cables, and
other resources.

Administrative Management 20%
Provides formal and informal training on policy and communication strategies to: support high-level visits, engage with government officials, deliver effective interviews, including the use of message boxes to develop.
and organize their ideas and thoughts, and to focus on one, or a handful, of simple messages when talking with the media; ensure that appropriate messages, positioning, and materials are delivered in a favorable manner; ensure that production of annual reports, newsletters, fact sheets, and other products are deemed necessary to express the desired message and positioning for strategic communication with stakeholders; provide advice and assistance for the design and maintenance of a website that works to promote CGH and its activities.
Monitors local press, radio, and television and independently distill the most important news items in the media and distribute this information as a media summary for the CDC Tanzania office and to other interested sponsoring agencies. Analyze and report on the media sector and information-dissemination trends in Tanzania.
Maintain an annual media event calendar to alert CDC Tanzania staff of upcoming opportunities to communicate success stories, data release, results of research and other program updates.
Maintain a repository of issue briefs, reports, press releases and articles, story logs and art or photos.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation 20%
Oversees the monitoring and evaluation elements into the policy and communication plan. Ensures that all communication products are properly pre-tested, designed, distributed, recorded, maintained and loaned. Ensures that they are tracked, evaluated, and revised when necessary. Documents/records reach of each communication material when possible, e.g. how many viewers, how many readers, how many participants, etc. Evaluates communications process and outcome. Use theory and various evaluation methodologies in a cost-efficient manner. Leads the dissemination of evaluation results to stakeholders. Plans and revises communications based on evaluation.

Job holder will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in communications media as a journalist or in radio broadcasting, experience writing and editing health or scientific materials and adapting technical material for general audience, developing messages, writing health communications materials, and adapting scientific and technical information for a variety of audiences is required.

Education Requirements:

Masters’ degree in journalism, communications, English or liberal arts degree is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluent (fluency – speaking/reading/writing) in English is required. Fluent (fluency-speaking/reading/writing) in Kiswahili is required. (this may be tested)

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:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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”), 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

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/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. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.