SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Technical Advisor, Infectious Diseases
- Notice Date
- 6/6/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Philippines USAID-Manila, Amer Emb/Manila USAID #8115, APO, AP, 96440
- ZIP Code
- 96440
- Solicitation Number
- RFP492-05-002
- Response Due
- 7/6/2005
- Archive Date
- 7/21/2005
- Description
- Issuance Date: June 6, 2005 Closing Date : July 6, 2005 at 3:00pm, MANILA TIME SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, INFECTIOUS DISEASES Gentlemen/Ladies: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Philippines, is seeking proposals (Optional Form 612??s) from persons interested in providing the PSC services described below. Submission shall be in accordance with the information at the place and time specified below. Offerors should submit the completed OF-612 to L. Susi who may be reached at Fax No. (+63-2) 551-9297, or by e-mail: LSusi@usaid.gov The U.S. mailing address is: Office of Regional Procurement PSC 502, Box 1 FPO AP 96515-1200. The local address is: Office of Regional Procurement USAID/Philippines 8th Floor PNB Financial Center Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard 1308 Pasay City, Philippines. Offerors should retain, for their records, copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals Sincerely, William E. Reynolds Contracting Officer USAID/Philippines SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP 492-05-002 ISSUANCE DATE: June 6, 2005 CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: July 6, 2005 AT 3:00pm Manila time POSITION TITLE: Senior Technical Advisor, Infectious Diseases MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($64,478 TO $83,819). Final compensation will be based on individual??s salary, work history, experience and educational background. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: o/a 1 October 2005 TO 30 September 2007 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Manila, Philippines JOB DESCRIPTION: See Below SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: No direct supervision responsibility but oversight and advisory support to OPHN staff members managing infectious disease program activities in the public and private sector. BACKGROUND: USAID/Manila seeks a Senior Technical Advisor in infectious diseases to work with the USAID/Philippines Office of Population, Health and Nutrition (OPHN) Team. The Advisor will provide technical leadership and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of infectious disease activities and the linkage and integration of these activities with ongoing reproductive health and child survival activities funded by USAID/Philippines. The Advisor reports directly to the Chief of OPHN, USAID/Philippines, and works collaboratively with other USAID officers and Foreign Service National (FSN) professionals. STATEMENT OF WORK: The Senior Technical Advisor, Infectious Diseases will provide technical leadership and programmatic guidance in the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and research for the infectious diseases program of USAID/Philippines. The Advisor will be supervised by the Chief, Office of Population, Health and Nutrition (OPHN), USAID/Philippines. Specific duties are: ? Provide technical and programmatic input to annual work plans, progress reports and the annual reporting of results to USAID/W, including the Mission??s annual portfolio review, and other program reporting requirements. ? Serve as the primary technical OPHN team member responsible for monitoring progress in HIV/AIDS and TB program activities, conducting in-depth analysis of results and recommending needed program adjustments. ? Provides oversight and report on any emerging or outbreaks of infectious diseases in the Philippines or the region. ? Conduct site visits pertaining to USAID??s infectious disease activities and provide field-based technical assistance and programmatic guidance as needed. ? Recognize and identify opportunities for integrating state-of-the-art infectious disease approaches into USAID PHN activities, particularly in leveraging the involvement of private sector participation. Carry out technical reviews and comment on proposed strategies to pilot innovative ??state-of-the-art?? approaches. ? In collaboration and consultation with the Chief and Deputy Chief, OPHN, provide technical assistance/advice to the Director and other USAID/Philippines SO teams on cross-sectoral approaches as appropriate. ? Liaise with and provide technical input to Government of Republic of the Philippines (GRP) national strategic plans as requested by USAID Chief and/or Deputy Chief. ? In consultation with the Chief, Office of Population, Health and Nutrition, ensure collaboration and coordination of USAID activities with the GRP/DOH, UN Agencies, World Bank, and other donors, as well as international and local non-governmental organizations, including community based, faith based, an civil society organizations. ? Prepare for and participate in visits by Congressional, U.S. Government Administration and other high level delegations, e.g., planning, making presentations, for USAID/Philippines, USAID/Washington, regional and international conferences and workshops. ? Serve as Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) of the Philippine Tuberculosis Initiatives in the Private Sector (Philippine TIPS) Project. ? Provide technical support to TB and HIV/AIDS program activities and serve as Cognizant Technical Officer of the Philippine Tuberculosis Initiatives in the Private Sector (Philippine TIPS) Project. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have the following qualifications: ? Graduate degree in clinical medicine, or equivalent qualifications in public health, infectious disease epidemiology, virology, microbiology, immunology or any other allied field. Clinical sills are desirable, but not required. ? A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical assistance and management of public health programs to include experience in program design and development, technical oversight of program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes, managing both human and financial resources, and at least 5 of those years working in the area of infectious diseases. ? At least three (3) years actual professional experience living and working in a developing country. USAID experience desired, particularly in project management. ? Experience working in a team setting and cross-cultural environment a must, and excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (both oral and written). ? Fluency in English language and computer literate especially in word processing, and power point presentations. ? U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants selected will be subject to security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Criterion Points 1) Academic qualifications 20 2) Previous experience in Infectious Diseases 30 3) Previous experience in International Public Health 20 4) Experience in project management 20 5) Long-term resident work experience in a developing country 10 Total 100 COMPENSATION: The term of the contract will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to renew. The position has been classified at a GS-13 level. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range depending on qualification and previous earning history. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following: A. Benefits Employee??s FICA contribution Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker??s Compensation Annual and Sick Leave. B. Allowances Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) Post Allowance (Section 220) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) Education Allowance (Section 270) Post Differential (Chapter 500) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) Danger Pay (Section 650) C. Federal Taxes: US Citizen PSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income inclusion. For more information on Personal Services Contracts (PSCs), please refer to this web site: http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/year/2005.html#psc LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs Optional Form 612 Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62)** Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security)(SF-86)**, or Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)** Finger Print Card (FD-258)** Note: Form 5 is available from the requirement office. * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) ** The forms listed as 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. APPLYING To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. Qualified individuals are requested to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae/resume, and U.S. Government Optional Form 612 (available at the USAID website: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov , or at Federal offices), by fax, e-mail, courier or separate post by the closing date, above, to: Attn: Lucillyn C. Susi Acquisition Specialist Office of Regional Procurement USAID/Philippines 8/F PNB Financial Center Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard 1308 Pasay City, Philippines Phone (+63-2) 552-9926 Fax (+63-2) 551-9297 E-mail: LSusi@usaid.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: Office of Population, Health and Nutrition, USAID/Philippines, 8/F PNB Financial Center, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City
- Zip Code: 1308
- Country: Philippines
- Zip Code: 1308
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