Uspsc senior health advisor for USAID/DRC

The essential functions of the Senior Health Advisor at USAID DRC are twofold: first, to advise Mission Management and represent the Mission in host-country, donor and inter-agency coordination on health sector strategy, policy reform and program planning, monitoring and evaluation; and second, to manage the Mission's Health Office during extended periods of absence or vacancy of the Supervisory Health Officer (US Direct Hire, USDH). Subject to approval of USAID/Washington, the necessary waivers will be obtained to empower the incumbent with supervisory authorities otherwise reserved for USDH.

The Senior Health Advisor will have the responsibility to help strengthen and advance health sector reform and development in the Congolese context and will serve as a key technical expert, resource and program manager for activities under the rapidly growing Health portfolio. Responsibilities may include a full range of management, planning, program design, advisory, and administrative functions for health-related activities.