Public Health Administrative Specialist at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam

Public Health Administrative Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)

Announcement Number: Dar es Salaam-2026-014

Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Position Title: Public Health Administrative Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)

Open Period: 13 July 2026 – 27 July 2026

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE - 0540 10

Salary: TZS 77,198,751 per year

Work Schedule: Full-time

Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1 Vacancy)

Telework Eligible: No

Contact Information

HR Section

Telephone: 022-229-4148

Email: [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path

• Open to the public.

Who May Apply

• Current Employees of the Mission.

For USEFM applicants, the FP grade is FP-05 (Step 5 through 14). Actual FP salary is authorized by Washington, D.C.

Security Clearance Required

• Public Trust – Background Investigation.

Appointment Type

• Permanent.

Marketing Statement

Applicants are encouraged 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 Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Administrative Specialist in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office.

Supervisory Position

• No.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

• No.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel.

Duties

This position serves as the Public Health Administrative Specialist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tanzania’s Global Health Security work.

The successful candidate will support the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) with a focus on:

• Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) management.
• Partner management.
• Operational budgeting and finance.
• Program support.
• Office administration.

The position also serves as a liaison between the Management and Operations (M&O) teams at post and designated headquarters (HQ) points of contact.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders including:

• National government focal points.
• Implementing partners.
• CDC Tanzania staff.
• Other U.S. Government agencies within the Mission.
• Headquarters-based subject matter experts.
• Extramural partners.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain:

• Security Certificate.
• Medical Certificate.

All selected candidates will also be subject to:

• Background investigation.
• Pre-employment medical examination.

The selected candidate must be able to begin work within a reasonable period after receiving agency authorization and required clearances or certifications. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

Education Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.

Applicants should address this requirement in the Education section of the ERA application.

Evaluations

Applicants will be evaluated based on the qualifications and requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants may be required to complete:

• Pre-employment language tests.
• Skills assessments.

Applicants must:

• Complete the application form.
• Submit all required supporting documents.
• Address all education, experience, language, knowledge, skills, and ability requirements.

Failure to submit a complete application may result in disqualification.

Qualifications

Experience

Applicants must have:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in a public health or international development environment.

The experience must include:

• Administrative management of acquisitions.
• Grants administration.
• Contract administration.
• Cooperative agreement documentation and reporting.
• File management.
• Experience working with external clients.

Applicants should address this requirement under Major Duties and Responsibilities in the ERA application.

Language Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking, Reading, and Writing in English.
• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking, Reading, and Writing in Swahili.

Language proficiency may be tested.

Applicants should address this requirement in the ERA application.

Job Knowledge

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Detailed knowledge of management principles, guidelines, and procedures related to grants administration and cooperative agreements.
• Knowledge of audit and accounting requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of the host country operational environment.
• Good understanding of host government laws and regulations relating to public health implementing agreements.
• General knowledge of routine health information systems in developing countries.
• Knowledge of public health administrative systems.

Applicants should address this requirement under Major Duties and Responsibilities in the ERA application.

Skills and Abilities

Applicants should possess:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise documents, reports, program guidelines, and policy guidance.
• Ability to deliver oral presentations on program matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with U.S. Government colleagues and implementing partners.
• Ability to foster cooperation among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a detailed and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to assess problems and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to plan and monitor budget expenditures to meet program needs.
• Intermediate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Keyboarding skills with both speed and accuracy.
• Ability to perform higher-level mathematical calculations required for reporting purposes.

Applicants should address these requirements under Major Duties and Responsibilities in the ERA application.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a compensation package that may include:

• Health benefits.
• Separation benefits.
• Other employment benefits.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed directly with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the following order:

• Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran.
• AEFM / USEFM.
• Foreign Service (FS) employees on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) employees with reemployment rights.

Applicants claiming veteran preference must submit appropriate supporting documentation, including:

• DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or
• Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming a service-connected disability, or
• Equivalent military documentation, or
• Official certification confirming discharge under honorable conditions within 120 days.

Additional Employment Considerations

For EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs:

• Employees hired using hiring preference who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible, except for temporary or intermittent appointments.
• Applicants who have already accepted a conditional employment offer cannot receive another conditional offer unless they withdraw from the first position in writing.

For Locally Employed (LE) Staff:

• Employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
• Employees whose most recent Employee Performance Report has an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score below 100 are not eligible.

How to Apply

Applicants should click the "Apply to This Vacancy" button at the top of the vacancy page to begin the application process.

Applicants should ensure their application includes:

• Relevant work experience.
• Educational qualifications.
• Language skills, including English.
• Job-related skills and requirements.

Applications may be edited at any time before the closing date.

Incomplete applications submitted after the closing date may be disqualified.

Applicants requiring a copy of the complete position description or reasonable accommodation should contact:

[email protected]

Required Documents

All applicants must upload:

• Work Permit (if applicable).
• University Degree.
• University Transcript.
• Proof of Citizenship.
• Resume/CV.

Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants must also upload, where applicable:

• Sponsor's Travel Orders or Assignment Notification.
• Passport copy.
• DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Veterans Affairs documentation, or equivalent supporting documents.
• SF-50.

Failure to submit all required documents will result in disqualification.

Next Steps

Applicants who are shortlisted for language or skills testing, or selected for interviews, will be contacted by email.