Solicitation for U. S. Personal Services Contractor – Senior Regional Malaria Advisor

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Regional Development Mission for Asia is seeking a U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) to serve as a Senior Regional Malaria Advisor. The selected candidate will provide expert-level technical, management, and policy advisory services focused on malaria prevention and control in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Key qualifications include a master's degree in medicine, public health, or related field, plus 12 years of professional experience managing public health programs in developing countries, with at least 7 years working on infectious diseases programs. Offers must be submitted by December 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Bangkok time, and USAID will evaluate candidates based on their technical expertise, professional experience, and ability to strategically guide malaria elimination efforts. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance and Department of State medical clearance, with USAID encouraging submissions from diverse and underrepresented groups.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific group, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documents. The position offers a competitive salary range of $123,041-$159,950 per annum at the FS-01 equivalent level, with standard benefits and allowances for offshore-hire USPSC positions. The contract has a five-year period of performance starting in July 2025, with the primary location in Bangkok, Thailand. The role requires 30-50% travel within Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion, with responsibilities including strengthening malaria surveillance, facilitating cross-border cooperation, developing behavior change communications, enhancing laboratory networks, and creating innovative approaches to addressing drug-resistant malaria. The contract will be administered through USAID's Regional Development Mission for Asia, with the primary objective of containing and eliminating drug-resistant malaria in the region.