Public Health Administrative Specialist – U.S. Embassy Kigali (Jan 2026)

Public Health Administrative Specialist / Senior Professional Advisor – U.S. Embassy Kigali

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is seeking a qualified Public Health Administrative Specialist to serve as a senior advisor (“FDA Advisor”) within the Rwanda Office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This critical position supports high-level policy analysis and provides strategic guidance on African Union (AU) public health policies affecting FDA-regulated products including drugs, biologics, medical devices, food safety, tobacco, and veterinary medicine.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze AU policy developments and provide expert advisory input to senior FDA officials.
• Support operationalization of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and ongoing coordination post-launch.
• Develop strategies and guidelines to prevent public health risks linked to FDA-regulated products.
• Promote U.S.–AU cooperation on public health priorities affecting both regions.
• Monitor AU legislation and debates that may affect FDA regulatory interests.
• Maintain a wide network of senior-level AU institutional contacts to gather early policy intelligence.
• Provide regular strategic reports, assessments, and recommendations to FDA leadership.

Application Instructions

Apply via ERA by January 5, 2026 at https://rw.usembassy.gov/jobs/. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.