SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Global Health Intermittent Health Development Officer (Multiple Positions)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: Sol_7200AA21R00074 ISSUANCE DATE: August 24, 2021 QUESTIONS DUE: September 4, 2021, 12:00 PM Est. Time CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 28, 2021, 5:00 PM Est. Time This solicitation will be open annually according to the schedule in Attachment 1 (Section 3). SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Global Health Intermittent Health Development Officer (Multiple Positions) Dear Prospective Offerors/Candidates: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Country Support (OCS), is seeking offers from qualified U. S. Citizens to provide personal services as a Health Development Officer under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the solicitation. Questions: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and shall be sent directly to Joseph T. Hamilton at the USAID Global Health Intermittent General Health Development Officer USPSC Solicitation Mailbox: - uspscghdoint@usaid.gov. All questions are due by the - QUESTIONS DUE date and time specified above. Submission Due Date and Time: Electronic submission of proposals shall be submitted by the above stated closing date and time via email to uspscghdoint@usaid.gov or will not be considered in evaluation. Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. 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 mailbox specified in above. Sincerely, Joseph T. Hamilton Contracting Officer Basic Functions This position calls for experienced health professionals with the presence, knowledge and the leadership skills to serve in senior leadership positions at select USAID missions abroad. The Health Development Officer will support USAID missions overseas in the management of mission health programs, overseeing and supporting a wide range of health development programs in various locations, and providing technical assistance. The incumbent must also have the flexibility and experience to oversee program design and development, as well as manage local and/or international technical experts. The Health Development Officer may be called upon to develop strategies, analytical models and/or methodologies to contribute to mission planning. He/she may also lead evaluations of existing or completed programs, develop new projects, and oversee project modifications, design, or closeout. The Health Development Officer performs under the assigned mission's authority with latitude to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in health program areas, under that authority. During assignments, the incumbent may be responsible for liaising with the senior management officials within the US Department of State including the U.S. Ambassador or his/her designee in addition to the direct supervision of a Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director, or his/her designee. The incumbent may also be required to liaise with senior management officials at other agencies of the US Government, international organizations, and the non-government community abroad. He/she may be asked to represent USAID to local officials, the private sector, diplomatic mission, and international organizations; and visit program sites outside the primary office setting, acting according to USG protocol and regulations. The incumbent should have the skills and experience to provide authoritative advice and guidance to resolve, implement and manage health policy issues and oversee local and international technical experts in health technical areas. He/she requires the expertise to advise the Agency, Mission, and other development collaborators about the range and relative effectiveness of health programs and contribute to overall mission planning. While every deployment is different, the incumbent may perform the following duties while deployed: Serve as a member of the USAID's Mission Senior Leadership Team. As such, will advise Ambassador, Mission Leadership, and/or USAID Washington on development, crisis, or conflict issues relevant to USAID. This will also include liaising with other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and diplomatic missions. Manage an office of local and expatriate personnel who are responsible for a range of programs (excluding direct hire staff unless granted Mission Director waiver approval). Oversee the work of mission personnel (excluding direct hire staff unless granted Mission Director waiver approval) who manage contracts, grants and/or cooperative agreements to implement programs within the mission portfolio in a range of sectors. Report, monitor, advise, and evaluate USAID health programs, and work to modify current programs or design new ones, as directed by Mission management. Serve as a USAID health representative, establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of local government and communities, including civil society organizations, implementing partners, and other NGOs and international organizations. Oversee administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID office operations, ensuring these are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures. Report to and be supervised by the Mission Director, Deputy or Mission designee. As requested by Mission management, establish, and maintain contact with senior management officials of the US Embassy, other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and diplomatic missions. Ensure USAID is appropriately represented at health functions and meetings; work with stakeholders to further their understanding, appreciation, ownership, and participation in USAID supported programs. Mentor and support junior Foreign Service Officers as well as Foreign Service National staff. Working across Missions and regions, the employee will gain a wealth of information and lessons from Missions to undertake the following with OCS, Regional Bureaus, and GH Country Teams: Identify critical issues across Missions that need recognition and solutions by OCS, GH and/or the regional bureau Front Office. Identify opportunities for strategic learning and sharing of key lessons learned between Missions/country programs, GH Country Teams and USAID/Washington health sector. Document evidence from Mission experiences for global consumption, working with the Country Team, OCS and the OCS Communication Specialist to ensure broad dissemination and promotion of key findings to appropriate stakeholders. During Mission assignments, the employee will maintain engagement with the OCS supervisor and the GH Country Team-ensuring awareness of key issues and health programming in-country. The employee will respond to requests for information concerning Mission programs.