Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
This role supports CDC public health research, programs, and analyses in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB. It also involves mobilizing, collaborating, and leading across and within organizational boundaries, working with high-level government, scientific, academic, media, and community stakeholders, and managing people and resources strategically.
Key Responsibilities
- • supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond
- • public health research, programs, and analyses involving the area of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB
- • mobilizing, collaborating and leading across and within organizational boundaries in order to promote HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention and accelerate health impact and enhance protection for those at high risk
- • deal effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, community and non-governmental groups, U.S. and global media, and the international public at large
- • lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals
- • provide a workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts
- • meet organizational goals and customer expectations
- • make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
- • manage human, financial, and information resources strategically
Required
- • Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position.
- • Current active-duty PHS officers must have served or be serving in an O6 billet/position to be considered for this position.
- • Basic Qualifications for RF-0602: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
- • This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
- • A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.
- • Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
- • In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also possess the technical qualifications described below.
- • High degree of public health prominence and expertise, and a distinguished record of accomplishments in the field such that the individual can readily command the respect of national and international public health communities and stimulate their interest in CDC's public health research, programs, and analyses involving the area of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB.
- • Experience mobilizing, collaborating and leading across and within organizational boundaries in order to promote HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention and accelerate health impact and enhance protection for those at high risk.
- • Experience to deal effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, community and non-governmental groups, U.S. and global media, and the international public at large.
- • Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
- • Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
- • Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
- • Applicants whose experience does not clearly demonstrate these qualifications will be deemed Not Qualified (NQ).
- • Applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
Duties
Summary
As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov
Requirements
Qualifications
Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position. Current active-duty PHS officers must have served or be serving in an O6 billet/position to be considered for this position. Basic Qualifications for RF-0602: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association(external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also possess the technical qualifications described below. Applicants whose experience does not clearly demonstrate these qualifications will be deemed Not Qualified (NQ). Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Candidates do not need to provide narrative responses. However, the technical qualifications must be reflected within the candidate's two-page resume. Technical Qualifications High degree of public health prominence and expertise, and a distinguished record of accomplishments in the field such that the individual can readily command the respect of national and international public health communities and stimulate their interest in CDC's public health research, programs, and analyses involving the area of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB. Experience mobilizing, collaborating and leading across and within organizational boundaries in order to promote HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention and accelerate health impact and enhance protection for those at high risk. Experience to deal effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, community and non-governmental groups, U.S. and global media, and the international public at large. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide a workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 75 years, we have put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health. In addition, CDC also has a critical preparedness and response mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. CDC's 24/7 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as CDC responds to emergencies worldwide. Every CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. CDC offers exciting and dynamic opportunities in Public Health with global impact. Examine how you can use your talent, training, and passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Please visit www.cdc.gov for more information.
Summary
As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov
Requirements
Qualifications
Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position. Current active-duty PHS officers must have served or be serving in an O6 billet/position to be considered for this position. Basic Qualifications for RF-0602: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association(external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also possess the technical qualifications described below. Applicants whose experience does not clearly demonstrate these qualifications will be deemed Not Qualified (NQ). Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Candidates do not need to provide narrative responses. However, the technical qualifications must be reflected within the candidate's two-page resume. Technical Qualifications High degree of public health prominence and expertise, and a distinguished record of accomplishments in the field such that the individual can readily command the respect of national and international public health communities and stimulate their interest in CDC's public health research, programs, and analyses involving the area of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB. Experience mobilizing, collaborating and leading across and within organizational boundaries in order to promote HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention and accelerate health impact and enhance protection for those at high risk. Experience to deal effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, community and non-governmental groups, U.S. and global media, and the international public at large. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide a workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 75 years, we have put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health. In addition, CDC also has a critical preparedness and response mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. CDC's 24/7 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as CDC responds to emergencies worldwide. Every CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. CDC offers exciting and dynamic opportunities in Public Health with global impact. Examine how you can use your talent, training, and passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Please visit www.cdc.gov for more information.
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