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Competitive Innovations, LLC Washington , DC 20147

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Competitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking a Global Health Officer to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of International Health and Biodefense (OES/IHB). The position serves as a Global Health Officer, a key team member providing coordination and support functions for global health policies and programs. The position supports the Section Chief for the Outbreak Response and Biodefense Section, and indirectly to the Office Deputy Director and Office Director. This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C.Responsibilities:

Support IHB’s lead coordination and guidance role for all Department bureaus and the U.S. government interagency in responding to global health and health security issues
Support implementation of OES/IHB’s efforts to build global capacity to address infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika
Coordinate day-to-day interagency global health security work and provide support to the interagency process
Prepare agenda, background materials, and other documentation for regular interagency meetings; draft notes of these meetings; and disseminate notes to the office
Arrange and coordinate working level interagency meetings, to include pre-clearing visitors into the building, scheduling conference rooms, verifying participation, escorting visitors, and assembling briefing books and other documentation
Coordinate and implement diplomatic engagement and outreach strategies for advancing global health and health security activities
Disseminate public affairs guidance
Brief supervisor, co-workers, and principals as needed on ongoing global health and health security activities and developments
Limited travel
Attend weekly staff and team meetings
Provide input to, proofread, and properly format papers prepared by colleagues in response to taskings
Attend trainings on work-related duties, as need arises

Essential functions of this position include: (as applicable)

Travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret-level Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field plus 3 years of experience; or Master’s degree in relevant field and 1 year of experience
Familiar with Department of State policy
Familiar with disseminating public affairs guidance
Experience working with the World Health Organization (WHO)
Familiar with efforts to build global capacity to address infectious diseases
Excellent communication skills
Qualified candidates that are HUBZone residents, preferred (check your status here: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5)

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