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 US citizen qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

The Senior Health Advisor (SHA) is key member of the Health Population and Nutrition (HPN) Office, reporting directly to the HPN Director.  S/He is a senior professional and expert in her/his 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. An expert in her/his field, the incumbent will provide strategic and technical input to the Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and USAID technical teams 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. S/He will represent these issues to USAID senior management and with offices throughout the Mission for cross-sectorial impact.

The position is the equivalent of a GS14 salary (ranging from $86,399 to $112,319 per annum).

Application must be in accordance with the Attachment, Sections I through V of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applicants should retain copies of all application materials for their records.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.

Thank you.