RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST WASHINGTON, DC

PHI is seeking a full time Program Recruitment Specialist for the Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP). This position is located in Washington, DC. The Public Health Institute (PHI) is a large non-profit public health organization generating and promoting research, leadership and partnerships to build capacity for strong public health policy, programs, systems and practices. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search. GHFP, with offices in Washington, DC and Oakland, CA, is a five year cooperative agreement (2006-2011, with a potential for an additional five years) with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP is tasked with improving the effectiveness of USAID population, health and nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals. This will be achieved through three result areas: Health professionals at the junior, mid and senior level recruited, placed and developed with opportunities for field experience, mentoring and career development; Opportunities provided for individuals of diverse backgrounds to build their skills and gain exposure to international health programs; Organizational development assistance and professional development opportunities for current USAID staff. Using evidence-based best practices, the Program's vision is to create a large, sustainable pool of talented global health professionals and an efficient system that supports professional and organizational performance. GHFP is implemented by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. More information on the program is available at www.ghfp.net. Duties & Responsibilities: Supervised by the Senior Recruitment Manager, the Recruitment Specialist will contribute to the program's recruitment efforts. S/he will be responsible for providing key support for GHFP's recruitment activities and general program activities, including outreach activities as part of the Recruitment, Outreach and Special Initiatives Division (ROSI) of the program. Backstop the Senior Recruitment Manager with hiring managers and candidate relations when s/he is out of the office. With the Senior Recruitment Manager, communicate with host organization hiring managers regarding potential fellow need and position parameters to establish expectations regarding GHFP's recruitment and onboarding processes. Respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding employment opportunities. With the Senior Recruitment Manager, communicate with potential candidates to establish expectations regarding GHFP's recruitment and onboarding processes. Develop and maintain a list of general and unique sites/ resources to advertise on/through based on position characteristics. Conduct the initial candidate screening for all positions and make recommendations for finalists to the Senior Recruitment Manager. Oversee reference checks on finalist candidates. Maintain regular communication with hiring managers and candidates during selection process. Oversee EEO reporting systems to PHI HR. Ensure that GHFP's Online Recruitment System is maintained and data is properly stored. Prepare periodic recruitment reports for internal and external use. Draft and format position descriptions and internal hiring documents, including letters of offer, Personnel Action Forms and finalists' folders. Maintain and update electronic and hard copy recruitment files. Under the direction of the Senior Recruitment Manager, regularly analyze recruitment tools, processes and policies to assess which elements need to be refined, and recommend and implement changes where appropriate. Contribute to the development materials, articles and job aids on topics such as setting job expectations, interviewing skills and selecting top candidates that reflect evidence based best practices for use in the program's in-reach activities. Contribute to ongoing monitoring, evaluation and reporting of recruitment activities. Under the direction of the Senior Recruitment Manager, stay abreast of recruitment best practices and technological innovations related to recruitment. Coordinate finalist background checks, including vendor management. Communicate logistics needs (computers, space, special requests) identified during the recruitment process to the Operations Team. Working with the Outreach Team, design and implement creative strategies for reaching the best qualified potential applicants, including networking, direct sourcing, event attendance and referral networks. Participate in program outreach efforts (career fairs, material development, etc.). Represent GHFP at conferences, job fairs and global health meetings. Reconcile Diners Club accounts for the Deputy Director of ROSI and the Senior Recruitment Manager. Participate in various small working groups within the ROSI team and cross divisionally as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with at least 1 year international recruitment experience. Experience with recruitment for USAID or other Federal public health projects highly desirable. Human resource certification desirable. Some experience in other human resources functions, systems and processes. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team/ collaborative environment. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; to work an irregular schedule on occasion with the ability to travel periodically. Advanced organizational skills. Self-starter with strong initiative. Adept at creative problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with USAID in support of GHFP's program activities. US Citizenship is required. Compensation: This is an exempt position and the salary is commensurate with experience. PHI offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short/ long term disability insurance, life insurance, 403b (group retirement annuity) and partial subsidy of public transportation cost. For more information about PHI's benefits, visit our benefits page at http://www.phi.org/about/employment.html. TO APPLY: for this position go to www.phi.org to learn how. 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