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Public Health Administrative Specialist (Internal Candidates Only) – U.S. Embassy Tanzania (CDC)
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is inviting applications from eligible internal candidates for the position of Public Health Administrative Specialist within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office in Dar es Salaam.
Job Summary
| Position Details | |
|---|---|
| Position | Public Health Administrative Specialist (Internal Candidates Only) |
| Announcement No. | DaresSalaam-2026-014 |
| Hiring Agency | U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam |
| Duty Station | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Opening Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Closing Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Salary | TZS 77,198,751 per year |
| Grade | LE-0540-10 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Work Schedule | Full-time |
| Telework | Not Eligible |
| Supervisory Position | No |
| Travel Required | Occasional |
| Security Clearance | Public Trust – Background Investigation |
| Who May Apply | Current Employees of the U.S. Mission |
Position Summary
The Public Health Administrative Specialist supports CDC Tanzania’s Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) by providing administrative, financial, and program management support for Global Health Security activities.
The position focuses on:
- Cooperative agreement management
- Program administration
- Budget and financial management
- Office administration
- Coordination with government institutions, implementing partners, CDC headquarters, and other U.S. Government agencies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cooperative Agreement Administration (40%)
The successful candidate will:
- Manage CDC cooperative agreements in Tanzania.
- Coordinate with CDC headquarters and grants management teams.
- Ensure compliance with Notice of Award (NOA) requirements.
- Track grants documentation and reporting deadlines.
- Support implementing partners on grant administration.
- Review work plans, budgets, and proposals.
- Monitor grant performance and reporting.
- Maintain grant calendars and reporting schedules.
- Prepare recommendations regarding grant modifications.
- Coordinate post-award amendments and compliance activities.
2. Program Support (30%)
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate program documentation.
- Managing records in Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Grants Solutions.
- Tracking partner activities and project implementation.
- Supporting portfolio reviews and resource tracking.
- Coordinating implementing partner meetings.
- Following up on action items.
- Reviewing annual work plans and financial reports.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, and briefing documents.
- Supporting government clearances.
- Organizing meetings and providing logistical support.
3. Budget Management & Finance (20%)
The incumbent will:
- Support preparation and administration of annual budgets.
- Monitor Global Health Security funding.
- Prepare budget forecasts and expenditure reports.
- Conduct budget analysis.
- Monitor funding utilization.
- Coordinate with CDC Finance Teams.
- Support management of unliquidated obligations.
- Review partner budgets.
- Monitor financial reporting.
- Conduct pipeline analysis.
4. Administrative Support (10%)
The position also involves:
- Liaising with Finance and Embassy teams.
- Maintaining stakeholder contact databases.
- Managing program calendars.
- Monitoring reporting deadlines.
- Supporting audits and evaluations.
- Coordinating meetings, conferences, training sessions, and official visits.
Education Requirements
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Public Health
- International Development
- Or another closely related discipline
Experience Requirements
Applicants must have:
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in a public health or international development environment.
Experience must include:
- Grants, contracts, acquisitions, or cooperative agreement administration
- Administrative reporting
- File management
- Working with external stakeholders and partners
Language Requirements
Applicants must have Level IV (Fluent) proficiency in:
- English (Speaking, Reading & Writing)
- Swahili (Speaking, Reading & Writing)
Language proficiency may be tested.
Required Knowledge
Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Cooperative agreement administration
- Grants management
- Audit and accounting principles
- Tanzania’s public health operational environment
- Government regulations related to public health agreements
- Public health administrative systems
- Health information systems
Required Skills & Competencies
Candidates should possess:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong report writing abilities
- Presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Budget monitoring and financial management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Strong numerical skills
Security & Medical Requirements
Selected candidates must successfully obtain:
- Security Clearance
- Medical Clearance
Applicants will also undergo:
- Background Investigation
- Pre-employment Medical Examination
Benefits
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a competitive compensation package that may include:
- Health Benefits
- Separation Benefits
- Other applicable employment benefits
Required Documents
Applicants must upload:
- Updated Resume/CV
- University Degree Certificate
- University Transcript
- Proof of Citizenship
- Work Permit (if applicable)
Eligible Family Members (EFMs) should also provide supporting documents as required by the vacancy announcement.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the U.S. Mission Employment Portal before the deadline.
Applicants should ensure that they:
- Complete all sections of the online application.
- Clearly describe their education, experience, language proficiency, and job-related skills.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Application Deadline: 27 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and any required language or skills assessments.
Contact Information
Human Resources Section
Telephone: 022-229-4148
Email: DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
Employment Website: https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Equal Employment Opportunity
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equitable treatment in employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov.