US Embassy is hiring a Public Health Specialist
Announcement Number: Yaounde-2026-017;
Hiring Agency: EMBASSY YAOUNDE;
Position Title: Public Health Specialist - Global Health/Malaria (All Interested Applicants / All Sources);
Open Period: 09/09/2026 - 09/23/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY);
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1;
Series/Grade: LE - 0550 12;
Salary: XAF 40,431,544 per year;
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours/week;
Promotion Potential: LE-12;
Localisation
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in Yaounde, CM;
Telework Eligible: No.
Autres informations
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Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public.
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: Open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources. For USEFM – FP grade is 03. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation.
Appointment Type: Permanent.
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before applying.
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.
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Cameroon seeks eligible and qualified applicants for the Public Health Specialist (Global Health/Malaria) position in the Foreign Assistance Section.
Supervisory Position: No.
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No.
Responsabilités
Key Responsibilities
Program Management: Lead and manage the development, coordination, and oversight of global health program activities designed to achieve strategic objectives under U.S. global health strategies and bilateral agreements. Translate national strategies and policy priorities into practical program guidance and country-level activities. Analyze complex programmatic and policy issues, providing recommendations to senior leadership on program direction and resource allocation. Develop briefing materials, technical guidance, and strategic proposals to strengthen program effectiveness.
Provide strategic and technical leadership on program design, implementation, and evaluation. Prepare and present reports and briefings on program progress and strategic priorities for Department leadership and other officials. Lead the preparation of key planning and reporting documents.
Manage a portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms. This includes developing solicitation documents, providing technical guidance to partners and grantees, monitoring performance and use of funds, and recommending corrective actions when needed. Maintain program records and tracking tools to support effective decision-making.
When officially designated, provide oversight of assigned grant awards, including monitoring compliance with award terms, reviewing performance reports and funding requests, and identifying and addressing any performance or compliance concerns.
Government and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Department of State in national, regional, and international technical working groups and policy forums. Serve as a liaison with senior government officials and stakeholders across donor agencies, international organizations, and private sector partners to advance U.S. global health priorities.
Engage senior government officials to drive major reforms in how foreign assistance is implemented. Lead negotiations on program design, implementation, and sustainability with government counterparts and other stakeholders. Lead review meetings to identify implementation challenges and drive solutions with country partners.
Participate in or chair technical working groups and interagency collaboration efforts. Provide strategic input to senior leadership on program design and partnership strategies. Share technical expertise to strengthen host country health systems and improve program sustainability.
Formation / Diplômes
Administrative Support: Maintain accurate program files and records, including reports, agreements, budgets, and technical reviews. Ensure all program information is properly documented and securely maintained in official systems, including sensitive health information.
Présentation du poste
Prepare briefings for visiting officials, congressional delegations, senior leadership, and other stakeholders. Coordinate site visits and other engagement activities for senior officials, including logistics, technical briefings, and program presentations.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Security Certificate; or Public Trust – background investigation Security Clearance. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements: Master's degree in Public Health, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, or Population Health is required.
Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Expérience
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health programs with demonstrated expertise in global health programs is required. Experience must include managing, coordinating, and leading complex analytical and project management efforts supporting the full program management cycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
At least five (5) years
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