SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
- Notice Date
- 12/8/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Uganda USAID-Kampala, Dept. of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-2190
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2190
- Solicitation Number
- 617-0000-12-0002
- Archive Date
- 1/5/2012
- Point of Contact
- Grace W. Nakaddu, Phone: 256-41-4306-001
- E-Mail Address
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gnakaddu@usaid.gov
(gnakaddu@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. Position Title: Senior Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor. 2. Market Value: GS-14 Equivalent ( $84,697 - $110,104 ). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate past salary history and work experience. 3. Place of Performance: Kampala, Uganda 4. Period of Performance: One year contract. 5. The D/HASTL position requires highly specialized skills, knowledge and experience related to HSS. 6. Education: An advanced degree in public health, social sciences, business administration, public policy, social or behavior science or other field related to international development and/or public health is required. 7. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience working in health systems strengthening in Uganda or a similar developing country setting; Five years of this experience is required to be in direct management of activities in HSS at both the national and local level; Experience with other donors, governments, and international organizations; Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment; Demonstrated experience working effectively with developing country program managers, policy makers, and a broad array of health service providers and community leaders. 8. Knowledge: Mastery of the concepts, principles, practices and state-of-the-art approaches to comprehensively strengthen health systems and human resources in developing countries, similar to Uganda, both in the public and private Health sectors; Knowledge of USG policies and business practices; Knowledge of other donor programs and coordination processes, such as the Global Fund; A thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of Uganda's health policies and programs. 9 Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy required to establish and maintain a wide range of senior-level officials in governmental, non-governmental, and private-sector circles; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide leadership in teams and collaborate in a multi-agency setting; Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal skills including flexibility, patience, facilitation, team building, and conflict/problem solving skills required in a cross-cultural environment; Demonstrated success in working in complex office operations and often under pressure of short deadlines and multiple demands; Demonstrated outstanding writing and speaking/presentation skills, and in preparing analytic briefings for key USG and other leaders/decision makers; Demonstrated leadership and exceptional attainment in strategic thinking and decision-making as well as technical analysis; Demonstrated ability to develop effective and collaborative managerial relationships with IPs; Excellent computer literacy, including ease and skill in using word processing programs, email, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software; and familiarity with the worldwide web. Notice to Applicants: All qualified individuals able to obtain employment authorization and medical clearance can apply. U SAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. Introduction: USAID Uganda seeks to hire a qualified individual to serve as Senior Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor. The Senior HSS Advisor will possess master of the highly specialized skills, knowledge and experience related to HSS. The contractor will give strategic direction, technical guidance and administrative expertise to the DO3's HSS efforts and linkages to the USAID Mission as a whole, other USG agencies, the Government of Uganda (GOU), donors, and other Implementing Partners (IPs). The contractor will work closely with USAID team members supporting key health systems including supply chain management, management information systems, Human Resource for Health (HRH), and private sector engagement. The contractor will work with high level officials in the GOU, including in the Ministries of Finance, Health, and Education and Sports, the Public Service Commission; USG Agencies including the CDC, State Department, Department of Defense, Peace Corps, and National Institutes of Health, donors, and IPs to achieve the intended Mission results, particularly in HSS. Specifically, the contractor will provide highly specialized technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee selected DO3 activities related to improved health systems including human resources. The contractor will have responsibility for ensuring coordination of USAID-funded programs through a variety of governmental and non-governmental partners at national, district, and community levels. The role of the contractor will include planning, designing, organizing, directing, and coordinating development programs and arranging for monitoring and evaluation of activities implemented by NGOs, CBOs, UN Agencies and other partner organizations through grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts. The contractor will be responsible for program activities that: work to improve the functioning of health systems through new and innovative systems, strengthen existing systems and structures, and support innovative approaches to improve long-term sustainability. In addition, the contractor will exercise considerable judgment and discretion in dealing with senior- and mid-level partners in other USG agencies and with the GOU, donors, other local organizations, and IPs regarding health systems strengthening and human resources management. Also, the contractor will contribute to Mission efforts to finalize and operationalize an updated strategic framework for USAID's development assistance to Uganda. The contractor is expected to perform any additional duties necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of USAID/Uganda. The responsibilities of the Senior HSS Advisor are prioritized as follows: (1) Technical Leadership and Advocacy in HSS (40%): A. Serve as the primary technical advisor on health systems strengthening issues to the DO3 leadership, Mission Director, and Deputy Mission Director, working closely with the USG PEPFAR team, GHI Interagency team and other USG agency health teams. Ensure that all HSS activities support GOU and are appropriately integrated with DO3 and larger Mission activities; B. Lead the PEPFAR inter-agency HSS Technical Working Group and other relevant fora in planning and improving the USAID and USG portfolio on HSS-related projects and activities in the public and private health sector of Uganda; C. Analyze the scope and magnitude of the HSS needs in Uganda, notably in the potential expansion of USAID support to the private sector in collaboration with the DO3 private sector advisor to strengthen private systems for improved access to quality health services and long-term sustainability; D. Provide technical support to the MOH and other GOU and USAID/USG IPs on the program design and implementation of HSS activities. Ensure program investments are consistent with international norms and standards and are synergistic with other investments made by the USG and partnering agencies; E. Monitor current public health literature, reports, international guidelines and standards and best practices in HSS and provide recommendations in developing innovative approaches to designing, implementing and evaluating health and systems related programs in Uganda. (2) Project Management (35%): A. Serve as USAID's Agreement/Contracting Officer Technical Representative (A/COTR) and/or Activity Manager for bilateral and field supported HSS activities. As A/COTR, the Senior HSS Advisor will: ensure suitable monitoring and reporting systems are in place, providing technical input in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs); review, approve, and ensure compliance with IP annual work plans and budgets; conduct regular site visits to monitor activities and verify asset use; guide IPs to adhere to USAID and USG policies and procedures; review all written reports submitted by IPs and furnish feedback; maintain program files, and other duties and responsibilities as outlined in USAID rules, regulations, policies, and other forms of appropriate guidance; B. Serve as principal advisor on HSS to all DO3 health partners. Develop and monitor the implementation of the Mission HSS policy in Uganda. This includes critical planning to ensure that the program remains appropriate to the country context and reflects the needs of all USG funded health programs; C. Provide strategic technical advice for, and prepare portions of key USG procurement, planning and budget documents, including the USAID Operational Plan and the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, semi-annual and annual progress reports, Congressional Notifications and the Operational Plan. (3) Multi-agency Coordination and Strategic Partnership in HSS (20%) A. Lead collaboration and coordination efforts with the GOU, donors, and other relevant partners on HSS to ensure technical and programmatic synergy; B. Provide USAID leadership in fostering strategic partnerships among donors including Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM) and the World Bank to strengthen systems in both the public and private sector. These partnerships have the potential to leverage tens of millions of USG for health systems programs in Uganda in order for USAID investments to have greater impact on public and private health systems in Uganda; C. Provide leadership in developing relationships with the private sector in Uganda, notably the expansion of USAID support to the private sector; both not-for-profit and for-profit in strengthening their institutions for sustainability; D. Serve as USAID/Uganda's representative on relevant GOU and various ministry working groups relevant to HSS, including the MOH HRH Working Groups and representing USAID with multi-lateral donor coordination organizations and in defining the donor technical, policy, and program agenda with the MOH and other Ministries; E. Lead coordination efforts between USAID and other USG implementing partners around HSS issues. ( 4) Other (5%): The Senior HSS Advisor is responsible for other duties related to HSS and Mission priorities as assigned including: A. Organize and participate in field visits by external parties that highlight USAID's HSS activities; B. Make recommendations to the Mission on program directions and management. The contractor will report to the Deputy Health sub-Team Leader for HSS and collaboratively with other members of the Health, HIV/AIDS, GHI, PEPFAR, PMI, and FTF teams and working groups. For detailed scope of work and evaluation criteria, please send email to gnakaddu@usaid.gov, copy, gmuntu@usaid.gov or access at: http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Uganda, US Embassy Compound – South Wing, Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, P. Box 7856, Kampala, Uganda
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