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).

Duties

As an International Health Specialist, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Participate in providing biomedical, technical, and scientific adeptness for NIAID biomedical research activities as conducted by various NIAID divisions and extramural grantees within the designated region. Perform quantitative and qualitative reviews of research on a variety of documents to glean NIAID research results to gather, correlate, analyze, and recommend solutions to facilitate the documents, definition and scope of unmet needs of the assigned region. Serve as an NIAID point-of-contact between the Institute and other organizations to include scientific, health, and political representatives from embassies, other government agencies and national and international institutions, on less complex issues related to the designated region. Assist in establishing and maintaining collegial relationships with relevant multilateral organizations and consortia (e.g., World Health Organization (WHO), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), including public and private partnerships). Liaises with counterparts in government ministries, institutions and appropriate private sector national and international organizations working in the region to keep abreast of collaborative research efforts. Participate in collecting and analyzing data/information on biomedical research supported and conducted by the U.S. and foreign institutions and prepare reports for the decision makes. Provide input for position papers, analyses, and briefing documents on NIAID programs for use by U.S. representatives at joint science and technology review meetings, meetings of multilateral organizations, and interagency meetings. Coordinate foreign clearance approvals of NIAID international awards (i.e., foreign components and direct foreign awards). If you are selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education (You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts).

Qualifications

To qualify for the International Health Specialist GS-601, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education Requirement: You must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. AND Additional Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or, have a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing support for international scientific research programs and collaborations; serving as liaison on collaborative research programs with other staff, agencies, or international institutions; analyzing and providing information on regional research programs, data, and activities; and compiling and providing information or documentation on research programs and issues.: OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: Completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral in the related field; Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: facilitating international scientific research opportunities; conducting analyses to help corroborate research and international strategic collaborations; identifying basic program needs and essential program and administrative requirements to develop project plans; and preparing information and documentation on research programs and issues.; OR Have a combination of post graduate baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: identifying and coordinating cross-functional scientific and administrative matters with direct impact on research planning and effectiveness of operations; evaluating opportunities to support research and international collaborations; developing agreements for collaborative biomedical research programs; and analyzing and providing information on regional research programs, data, and activities. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12001878

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Tammie Williams
• Phone: 301-480-6943
• Email: [email protected]