USAID/Madagascar US/TCN PSC, Senior Health Advisor, GS-14

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from 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 Office of USAID/Madagascar, reporting to the Health Office Director. S/he 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 SHA is a subject matter expert in supply chain management and has experience in at least one of the following areas: health policy, private sector partnerships, monitoring and evaluation and research. The SHA will provide strategic and technical input to the Ministry of Health of the Government of Madagascar, implementing partners, and USAID Contracting/Agreement Officer's Representative within the office. The SHA may represent the Mission on a number of health systems 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 $88,136 to $114,578 per annum).

Offers must be in accordance with the attached solicitation # SOL-687-17-000005, Sections I through V. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer 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 offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information.

Sincerely.