Immunizations

Senior Finance and Contract Manager

Posted: Mon, 31/08/2009 - 11:04am

Abt Associates is a for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1200 employees in the US and over 30 other countries. Our talented staff, which includes experts in fields as diverse as public health, economics, survey research, environment, business strategy, education, international development, urban affairs, and clinical trials, work in small, focused teams. Our clients include U.S federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry. The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions. Abt is hiring a full time Finance Manager for a USAID funded Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) project based in Africa. The Finance Manager will provide overall project support and will be responsible for the financial administration of the project. Specific responsibilities include: Assure the development and monitoring of project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with the COP/DCOP and the Contract Administrator at Abt/Bethesda. Per USAID and Abt Associates guidance, assure that the project maintains the highest administrative, financial, and operational standards for compliance and audits. Manage the logistics and procurement of supplies and equipment in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates procurement regulations. Responsible for Human Resources requirements with respect to local employees, following the local labor law, and USAID salary scales, and compliance with Abt Associates' Human Resources policies and procedures for hiring, performance reviews, terminations, etc. Perform recruitment of needed staff to assure the smooth flow of work. Perform oversight of inventory management -- establishes weekly system for basic office supplies, maintains up-to-date information on all inventory, and oversight of inventory transfers as directed by USAID, with documentation of transfers. Skills Required: Bachelors in Business Adminsitration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field. 12 plus years of relevant professional experience in financial management of large international projects including expereince managing USAID projects Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement and supply chain management Familiarity with compliance of USG Cost Accounting Standards and the ability to manage large budgets, managing logistics and procurements Demonstarted experience managing public health programs in Africa Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills. Please apply via our website at: www.abtassoc.com Job # 2009 - 3495

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Infectious Diseases - General - Other - Not Listed -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Deputy Financial Grants Manager

Posted: Thu, 15/01/2009 - 2:15pm

The position of Deputy Financial Grants Manager requires a well-organized and committed individual with strong financial, administrative and communication skills, who has experience in all financial aspects of grants management and an understanding of USAID procedures and regulations pertaining to financial accountability. The Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be part of a grants management team responsible for managing grants under RTI’s cooperative agreement number GHA-A-00-06-00006-00 with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In general, the duties of the Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be to contribute to the successful development and implementation of a grants management system for NTD Control Program, which in turn supports the programmatic aims of the project. The Deputy Financial Grants Manager will be based at the NTD Control Program’s office in Washington, DC and will report directly to the Grants Manager. Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, the primary responsibility of the Deputy Financial Grants Manager will consist of managing all financial aspects of grant management.

Global Health Tags: Nutrition - Malaria - Immunizations - HIV/AIDS - Health Systems - Fund Development -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Public Health Advisor - Global Immunizations

Posted: Sun, 25/11/2007 - 10:36pm

Series & Grade: GS-0685-12/14 Overseas Assignments: Selectees are required to serve on the overseas assignment for two years and must sign a rotational agreement. The assignment may be extended up to five years based on the needs of the agency. * Before relocating overseas, the selectee may remain state side until all clearances have been approved. * This position may be eligible for special pay allowances (e.g., post differential, housing, relocation, etc.) after selectee relocates overseas. * Immunizations are required and will be administered by the CDC before relocating overseas. * Citizens or permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for consideration. * Must sign an overseas rotational agreement. * Additional information on living and traveling abroad may be found at www.state.gov. Who May Be Considered: This job is open to U.S. citizens. You do not need current or prior federal experience to apply for this position. The permanent duty location will be Atlanta, GA, with an overseas rotational assignment to a designated location from two to five years.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Program Management -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Epidemiologist, Global Immunization Division

Posted: Thu, 01/11/2007 - 8:26am

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency American's trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of people here and around the world. CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Global Immunization Division, New York City, New York. Serves as a recognized expert providing technical consultation and scientific advice to national and international health related agencies and organizations on epidemiology and surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases, with a special emphasis on the eradication and control of vaccine preventable diseases.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Program Management -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Program Associate for SPS Partner Relations

Posted: Tue, 18/09/2007 - 5:18pm

The Program Associate for SPS Partner Relations assists the SPS Director to ensure that the expertise of Core Team partners and Specialized Resource partners is accessed and utilized to enrich the SPS program and support its implementation. The SPS Program Associate for Partner Relations serves as the primary liaison among SPS partners, key SPS senior technical staff in Arlington, VA and with lead technical staff in SPS field offices, with an emphasis on communications, work planning, budget monitoring, and reporting.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Research - Operations -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Scientific Officer, Vaccine Development

Posted: Thu, 06/09/2007 - 12:57pm

PATH's Vaccine Development Global Program's goal is the acceleration of the development of vaccines to prevent disease in populations most at risk for pneumococcal, rotavirus, pandemic influenza, and other diseases in the developing world. Within this program, the Pneumococcal Vaccine Project (PVP) is working to create a portfolio of vaccine development projects which will lead to an increase of safe, effective, and affordable pneumococcal vaccines for use in the developing world. The Scientific Officer will report directly to the PVP Director and be responsible for the basic scientific review and assessment of technologies and vaccine candidates related to Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Research - Biological -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Communications Officer, Rotavirus Vaccine Program (3075)

Posted: Thu, 06/09/2007 - 12:54pm

PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. The PATH Rotavirus Vaccine Program (RVP), a partnership with the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control, is working to dramatically reduce the typical 10 to 15 year timeline between introduction of new vaccines in wealthy countries and their availability in the developing world. RVP is one of several PATH initiatives to reduce childhood disease and mortality from diarrheal disease. PATH is also promoting an integrated policy framework, Enhanced Diarrheal Disease Control; working with partners to develop new vaccines against rotavirus and the leading bacterial causes of diarrheal disease; expanding use of best breastfeeding and nutritional practices; and helping increase access to clean water.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - External Relations -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Public Health Advisor - Immunizations - Congo

Posted: Thu, 23/08/2007 - 7:04pm

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Program, Global Immunization Division, with duty location in Brazzaville, Congo. Serves as a technical officer in the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Global Program for Vaccine, World Health Organization (WHO), assisting WHO and country Ministry of Health officials to plan, implement and evaluate activities for EPI disease surveillance, control and eradication initiatives.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Program Management -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Senior Program Officer, Child Survival

Posted: Wed, 01/08/2007 - 5:15pm

As a member of the Technical Resource group based at the central office in Abuja, the Senior Program Officer, Child Survival works closely with the State Child Survival/Malaria Program Managers in Kano, Nasarawa, and Lagos, implementing key child survival interventions of COMPASS including routine immunization, malaria prevention and treatment, nutrition and CDD/ARI. S/he focuses on improving access and quality of child survival services; create demand in the community and promote key household practices for child survival and integrate CS interventions with other reproductive health and basic education. H/She ensure that program activities are aimed towards achieving COMPASS Strategic Objective of DPT3 coverage to 45% by May 2009.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Administrative -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]

Public Health Advisor, GS-685-14

Posted: Mon, 16/07/2007 - 10:32pm

This position functions as a Senior Public Health Advisor, seconded to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Headquarters in New York, New York. The duties of the position are to support Division and CDC activities to achieve global polio eradication, measles mortality reduction and control activities and strengthen other immunization activities in the region. This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Program, Global Immunization Division, New York, New York. SPECIAL NOTES: - This announcement may be used to fill additional authorized vacancies - Bargaining Unit position: No - Moving expenses authorized: Yes - Travel required: Yes, 35 % of the time. - Mobility is a condition of initial and continuing employment. Failure to accept directed assignments involving travel or change of duty station may result in dismissal from employment. - A financial disclosure statement may be required. Click here for additional information.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Policy -
[Read Entire Job Position Post]