USAID/Madagascar - USPSC Senior Health Advisor, GS/14

Ladies and Gentlemen,
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified United States (US) citizens interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services, as a Senior Health Advisor, as described in the attached solicitation for services. 
The Senior Health Advisor (SHA) is key member of the Health, Population and Nutrition (HPN) Office of USAID/Madagascar, reporting directly to the HPN Director.  He/She is a senior professional and expert in his/her field who provides evidence-based technical advice to the Mission, helps to develop strategic approaches to health systems across the portfolio, and assists in the design and management of projects and programs. The incumbent is a subject matter expert in at least one of the following key areas: health systems strengthening, policy, private sector partnerships, monitoring and evaluation/research or water and sanitation. An expert in his/her field, the incumbent will provide strategic and technical input to the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and USAID Agreement/Contract  Officer Representatives (AOR/COR) within the office.  The incumbent may represent the Mission on a number of health issues to government officials, other donors, partners and potential partners a role which requires strong diplomatic and negotiating skills. He/She will represent these issues to USAID senior management and with offices throughout the Mission for cross-sectorial impact. The incumbent will be designated as a AOR/COR or Activity Manager for at least two activities.  The Senior Health Advisor will assist the HPN Director in ensuring coordination with the Mission’s flagship President’s Malaria Initiative and the Mission’s P. L. 480 Title II development food aid program.  
Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to
antananarivoUSAIDHR@usaid.gov
Thank you.