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• Initiate,
  conduct and oversee complex HIV/AIDS epidemiologic and public health
  evaluation activities concerned with reduction of HIV transmission and
  other HIV related diseases on a national scale
• The
  incumbent provides epidemiological technical advice and consultation as a
  national and internationally recognized expert in operational research on
  HIV/AIDS and related co-infections as it applies to populations at risk
  for HIV infection in Uganda.
• Ensure
  the principal management and oversight of the primary epidemiologic and
  operational research activities, analyzing program data through
  statistical methods and disseminating study results through scientific
  journals, periodic reports and public presentations.
• Works
  in liaison with senior level professionals, host country governmental
  agencies, international organizations and other public and private
  organizations involved in HIV/AIDS research to ensure that CDC-Uganda
  research activities are consistent with and complimentary to all
  in-country HIV/AIDS epidemiologic and operational research activities.
• Carries
  out site assessments of progress in implementing CDC HIV operational
  research projects carried out by implementing partners of the USG.
  Provides guidance and technical assistance to partner staff leading
  research projects and implementing staff to enhance staff skills and
  maintain quality standards for research studies and projects.
• Prepares
  regular and frequent oral and written reports to the CDC DGHA Country
  Director and Strategic Information Branch Chief, and the USG PEPFAR
  interagency management team on the progress of PEPFAR HIV/AIDS operational
  research projects. Writes reports on research results and findings for
  presentation at national and international conferences and meetings.
• Actively
  participates in national and regional conferences, meetings, and workshops
  on HIV operational research projects. Responds to requests from NGOs,
  health care organizations, and medical professionals for information and
  technical assistance on HIV operational research projects and issues.

• Supervises
  the Implementation Science team composed of HIV Prevention and Care &
  Treatment Implementation Science Specialists. The job holder ensures that
  PEPFAR and DGHA, CDC’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are
  communicated to the implementation science team and integrated into the
  team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and
  services.
• The
  incumbent articulates and communicates to the team the assignment,
  project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or
  program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
  S/he coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate
  problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods,
  practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members
  in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
• He
  / she leads the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload
  and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill
  level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish
  the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely
  accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has
  an integral role in developing the final team product. Monitoring and
  reporting on the status and progress of work, checking on work in
  progress, reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s
  instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been
  met; and rating and signing performance appraisals based on standards
  established either by the leader or the supervisor.
• The
  duty bearer will prepare reports and maintain records of work
  accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and
  coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of
  work-related information to the supervisor. Estimates and reports to the
  team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for
  completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensures that all team
  members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals
  and objectives.
• Represents
  the team in dealings with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of
  obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, use of overtime
  or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from
  the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise. Reports to
  the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments,
  problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual
  and team training needs.
• Resolves
  simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal
  grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management
  official. Communicates team consensus and recommendations to the
  supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and
  recognition. Intercedes with the supervisor on behalf of the team to
  inform the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and to
  recommend/request related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments,
  promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and performance appraisals.

• Initiates
  and maintains collaborative relationships with other partners and agencies
  working on HIV/AIDS. Interacts with and obtains cooperation for activities
  from local and international investigators and public health officials.
  Works closely with staff of CDC, the MOH and other government officials,
  NGOs, and with health care personnel, to assure that activities are in
  line with the national goals and objectives of the PEPFAR Country
  Operational Plan (COP), and that tasks are carried out correctly and in a
  timely manner. Provides support for work performed in a variety of other
  HIV-related research studies conducted by CDC.
• As
  a regional and international expert on matters pertaining to HIV/AIDS
  prevention, JH represents CDC-Uganda at technical, policy and strategic
  planning meetings, including meeting with collaborators and donor
  agencies. Briefs agency officials on the results of such meetings and prepares
  written reports for submission to other interested parties.
• Represents
  CDC in discussing and developing financial commitment proposals for HIV
  prevention programs at administrative and strategic planning meetings.
  This includes all USG agencies. Serves as chair or rotating chair on
  inter-agency technical working groups to ensure effective coordination of
  work plan development, implementation strategies, and evaluation plans for
  all USG agency prevention activities in Uganda. Serves on intra- and inter-branch
  PEPFAR projects. These projects are generally short-term in nature and
  most often have to do with special requirements for VIP visits, special
  PEPFAR taskings, etc.

• The
  US Embassy CDC Medical Epidemiologist Team Lead should hold a Master’s
  degree or host country equivalent in public health, epidemiology,
  surveillance, program policy/management, international health, health
  education, nursing, or medicine, heath, social or behavioral sciences,
  statistics, is required.
• A
  minimum of six years of medical practice, research or teaching in the area
  of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  is required. PhD holders with at least three years of work experience in
  similar fields may also be considered. One year of experience at the
  managerial level with multiple staff is required.
• The
  applicant must have research skills in the area of HIV/AIDS, TB, or STIs
  as demonstrated by published, peer-reviewed articles in professional
  journals, national or international presentations.
• The
  incumbent serves as a recognized regional expert on the epidemiology of
  HIV infection with a comprehensive knowledge of the methods, principles
  and techniques used in developing, implementing and analyzing results of
  epidemiological studies and operational research projects. The incumbent
  must have an in-depth understanding of the structure and functions of CDC
  DGHA Uganda, including detailed knowledge of CDC’s role and function in
  support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and
  intra-agency procedures for coordination with CDC Atlanta and the American
  Mission in Uganda. The job holder must have a detailed and broad knowledge
  of the host country operational environment, including a working knowledge
  of the structure and operations of the MOH, the environment for health
  care delivery at the national, and district level in Uganda.
• Excellent
  skills in providing technical expertise and guidance in the development,
  implementation and evaluation of epidemiological/operational research
  studies and projects and the analysis of epidemiologic/operational
  research data.
• Possess
  the ability to develop effective working relationships with national and
  international working partners. The incumbent will be expected to exercise
  considerable ingenuity in applying guidelines to unique and different
  settings. As a representative for CDC DGHA Uganda, the incumbent will also
  be expected to exercise considerable innovation during his/her attempts to
  influence other collaborative organizations engaged in HIV/AIDS
  prevention, care and treatment programs to adopt appropriate strategies
  for conducting epidemiological studies and operational research projects.
• Good
  computer skills and the ability to use office software packages, including
  word processing, spreadsheets, and basic statistical software packages
  (EPINFO, STATA, SAS, or SPSS) is required.
• Excellent
  numerical skills for manipulating and reporting statistical data is
  required.
• Language Proficiency (level and
  specialization): Level
  IV English ability (fluent) is required.

• Universal
  Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
  (DS-174), Download
  it Here.
• A
  current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates
  who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
  with their application.  Candidates
  who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation
  confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their
  application.
• Any
  other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

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