Medical Research Scientist (CDC)

This position is advertised under the Locally Employed Staff Program of the United States Mission in China. All applicants must already have relevant documentation to permanently and legally reside and work in China to be eligible for consideration.

Position is subject to funding availability.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Medical Research Scientist (CDC)

OPENING DATE: May 13, 2011

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2011

(Only applications received by the closing date will be considered)

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

GRADE: Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-03 USD 76,219 p.a.

(starting salary, final grade will be determined by Washington)

Ordinarily Resident: FSN-12 RMB 306,815 p.a.

(starting salary includes allowance and bonus)

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing is seeking an individual for the position of Medical Research Scientist with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

With a particular focus on Epidemiology and Strategic Information, the incumbent serves as the National Project Officer responsible for organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising activities of various HIV/AIDS epidemiology and strategic information activities conducted by CDC/GAP-China in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, China CDC, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other partners. The incumbent will also provide guidance, and support to Chinese staff funded through the China -US cooperative agreement to accomplish these functions. Must have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of public health issues and practices, possess knowledge and experience in techniques and methodologies and be able to adapt them, and have a high level of problem solving ability in order to ensure that program objectives are met. This Epidemiology and Strategic Information Chief will work with China CDC and similar public health counterparts at the provincial, prefecture, and county levels in various geographic sites as jointly identified by US CDC and China CDC. Anticipated in-country and international travel is 40% of workload.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Office of Human Resources (x4500).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants who fail to do so, or who do not meet the position's required qualifications, will not be considered for this position.

Education:

  • PhD in epidemiology is required.

Experience:

  • Minimum seven years of experience in the field of public health providing technical and management support for complex program operations and maintaining contacts with government public health officials and agencies at all levels is required. This should include 1-2 years at the senior managerial level in project management, and additionally, 5-7 years in the field of epidemiology, strategic information, or other related scientific field.

Language:

  • Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
  • Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Knowledge:

  • Must be familiar at an expert level with strategic information, epidemiology, and other related fields such as statistical methods and procedures, research design, and data management. Familiarity with HIV/AIDS strategic information and epidemiology is required.

Abilities and skills:

  • Must demonstrate good writing skills in the areas of scientific journal articles, bulletins and revues, have ability to work creatively and constructively with government health officials to develop feasible care and treatment protocols suitable to local conditions and guide their implementation.
  • Must possess the sensitivity and maturity to deal appropriately with HIV issues, and able to assist develop appropriate protocols and detailed guidelines.

SELECTION CRITERIA

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (US EFMs) and U.S. Veterans who are legally residing in country will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

  • All completed applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by HR to determine which applicants meet the advertised position's required qualifications. When appropriate, the HR Office will administer necessary skill testing, such as typing, to confirm an applicant's qualifications.
  • Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
  • Current LES employees are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
  • Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
  • Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
  • Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
  • Ordinarily Resident applicants or applicants without a U.S. social security number will be paid according to the Local Compensation Plan in local currency (RMB). There are no exceptions to this regulation.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Secret/Top Secret security clearance. [IF APPLICABLE]

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:

  • 1. Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member DS-0174; or
  • 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-0174; or
  • 3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the DS-0174 along with a listing of the applicant's work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
  • 4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. If the DD-214 is not submitted with the application, the applicant will not be considered for Veterans Preference.
  • 5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
  • 6. Copy of passport showing Chinese Government approval to permanently and legally reside and work in China (does not apply to Chinese nationals, US EFMs, EFMs, or MOHs)

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

American Embassy Beijing, China

No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600

Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov

(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)

Fax: 86-10-8531-4545

Website: www.usembassy-china.org.cn/

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 11:59 P.M. July 31, 2011

The US Mission in Beijing 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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