Public Health Specialist (Namru-2)

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BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
This is a professional locally employed staff (LE Staff) position that acts as a senior advisor to the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit TWO (NAMRU-2) Hanoi Director, provides analysis, information, advice, and recommendations reflecting the Vietnamese and U.S. Governments' (USG) positions for achieving and development, initiation, and completion of biomedical research protocols. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with Vietnam's Government, public health institutions, and institutions of higher education on biomedical research and technical advancements. The incumbent must have experience and an extensive knowledge of research strategies and a broad knowledge of U.S. biomedical research requirements. The incumbent must be an expert in the Vietnamese health sector particularly regarding government policy and regulation on biomedical research, development assistance and be accepted within the highest circles of government and research institutions. The incumbent will take the lead in delivering administrative and financial management, budget formulation and development for research projects of the NAMRU-2 Hanoi office and procurement for research operations. The incumbent will manage and oversee the supervision of the NAMRU-2 chauffeur and the Finance and Administration Specialist.