International Health Specialist

Summary

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

• 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.
• Assist in coordinating discussions that support the development of NIAID international research strategies, policies, and programs that combine the objectives of the intramural and extramural divisions as they relate to specific regions.
• 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 definition and scope of unmet needs of the assigned region.
• Develop procedures for gathering and correlating data, consult with various organizations to clarify reporting input, analyze data for overall trends, make recommendations to improve analytical and evaluative processes.
• Identify, assess, and inform the supervisor on issues or concerns (scientific, political, cultural, or economic) specific to the region that require consideration in the development of agreements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an International Health Specialist, GS- 0601 position, you must have: A Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this 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). GS-9 In addition to the education requirements, you qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You qualify for this position at the GS-09 level if you have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LLB. or J.D., if related. Or You qualify for this position at the GS-9 level if you have 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing technical support for international scientific research programs and collaborations; compiling information or documentation on research program data, and activities to develop compliance reports; performing research and fact gathering for use in evaluating research program operations; and participating in onsite research facility assessment visits to monitor program and administrative activities. Or You qualify for this position at the GS-09 level if you have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-11 In addition, you qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You qualify for this position at the GS-11 level if you have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. Or You qualify for this position at the GS-11 level if you have 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in facilitating workshops, meetings, and conferences to support international scientific research programs; conducting analyses to help corroborate research and international strategic collaborations; identifying basic and essential program needs and administrative requirements to develop project plans; and analyzing research data and related documentation for conformance with program and administrative operations. Or You qualify for this position at the GS-11 level if you have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-12 In addition to the education requirements, you qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You qualify for this position at the GS-12 level if you have 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service 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; serving as liaison on collaborative research programs with other staff, organizations, or international institutions; 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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13074141

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. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by the agency's Reemployment Priority List (RPL). RPL candidates will be rated, placed into one of the quality categories below, and referred to the hiring office, once veterans' preference is applied. · Qualified · Well Qualified · Best Qualified Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other Information

At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd. Based on your appointment, a one year probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).