Website UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN CAMEROON
About
- Announcement Number:
- Yaounde-2026-002
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Yaounde
- Position Title:
- Data Management Specialist – All Interested Applicants / All Sources
- Open Period:
- 03/05/2026 – 03/18/2026Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT+1
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 0540 10
- Salary:
- XAF FCFA23,736,651 /Per Year
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time – 40 hours per week.
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-10
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in
Yaounde, CM
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
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HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- This position is open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM – FP grade is 05. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
- Security Clearance Required:
- Public Trust – Background Investigation
- Appointment Type
- Term appt, NTE 2 yrs
- Appointment Type Details:
- Not to exceed two (2) years.
- Marketing Statement:
- 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 Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Data Analyst position in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
Duties
The Data Analyst will serve as a member of the Strategic Information (SI) Team, supporting the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its partners to accelerate HIV epidemic control through the systematic collection, analysis and use of quality surveillance, and program performance data. The incumbent will participate in collaborative meetings with multi-lateral and bi-lateral international partners to strengthen aggregate reporting, individual medical records, and laboratory information systems. The Data Analyst reports to the Supervisory Public Health Specialist (Strategic Information/SI) Team Lead and will provide assistance to the CDC country office and President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) interagency team to improve quality of data collected and its analysis and use to inform PEPFAR programmatic direction and investment.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Providing data analysis support for clinical program areas such as HIV prevention, adult care and treatment, maternal and child health, and tuberculosis.
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- Helping strengthen the country’s ability to use data for program planning, setting targets, and making decisions.
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- Assisting implementing partners with data entry into various databases and ensuring data quality standards are met.
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- Supporting program monitoring activities, including site visits and data quality assessments.
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- Analyzing surveillance data, including population-based surveys, and generating geospatial information to help prioritize program spending and identify gaps.
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- Preparing abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and meetings.
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- Contributing to the development of work plans and supporting program collaborators to ensure consistency with reporting policies and timelines.
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- Participating in interagency technical working group meetings and national committees as assigned.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health programs and work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals and partners.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
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- Security certificate; or
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- Public Trust – background investigation security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. -
- Education Requirements:
- Master of Science in Statistics, Public Health, Bio-informatics, or Health Information Management is required.
- Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. - Qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum five (5) years of experience working with public health data management and/or informatics in HIV-related programs is required.
Language:
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- Fluent (speaking, reading, writing) in English.
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- Good Working Knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in French.
This may be tested.
Job Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge and experience in data analytics, SI, and M&E, are required. A detailed knowledge of the range of prevention programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health prevention testing, counseling and linkage programs is required. Good working knowledge of program management in support of contracts / cooperative agreements / grants is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required. Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures, including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Up-to-date knowledge on epidemiology/statistics, project data and uses of PEPFAR tools, such as DATIM and PANORAMA, for the Project’s performance reporting is required. Excellent quantitative skills to be able to understand data quality, analysis and interpretation.
Skills And Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required. Ability to prioritize between competing demands and work with minimal supervision within strict deadlines. Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts, cooperative agreements and grants is required. Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases is required. Knowledge of statistical software packages required.
This may be tested.
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Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
SALARY: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus. Seniority Allowance is paid in accordance with local labor law. A Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.
MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé directly reimburse eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents, subject to the stated limits of the Local Compensation Plan.
LEAVE BENEFITS: Subject to the stated limits and rules of the Local Compensation Plan, employees are entitled to the following types of leaves: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special Leave.
HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé and the Embassy Branch Office in Douala observe American and Cameroonian public holidays, about 19 holidays per year.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
- Required Documents:
- All Applicants:
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- Residency Permit (if applicable)
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- Work Permit (if applicable)
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- Master’s Degree in a required field or equivalent
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- Work Attestation(s)
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
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- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
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- Passport copy
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- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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- SF-50 (if applicable)
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- Next Steps:
- Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:
Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s).
ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.
ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interviews.
ONLY tested and/or interviewed applicants will be notified by email of the results.
For Selected Applicants:
HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.
The security certification is a 2–4-month process and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completes the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer.
The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process.
Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.
For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/#apply.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov.