USA Embassy Addis Ababa Vacancy 2026

The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the – All Interested Applicants/All Sources.

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. The U.S. Government also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

Position: Public Health Specialist (Surveillance)

Education Requirements:

Master’s degree, or host country equivalent, in public health, health policy, or epidemiology is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
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:

Three years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.