Regional Health Assistance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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Position Summary

The Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (HASC) combines deep institutional expertise, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to U.S. missions. Through HASC, Team Credence provides operational and administrative support to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to coordinate humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and foreign assistance efforts across multiple bureaus, maintaining a 24/7 response capability.

Credence has an immediate need for a Regional Health Assistance Specialist.

The Bureau for Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) leads U.S. diplomatic efforts to advance global health security, prevent and respond to infectious disease threats, and strengthen health systems worldwide. GHSD seeks a consultant to provide compliance support for initiatives that advance the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS) in Asia.  

The Regional Health Assistance Specialist provides strategic guidance, oversight, and technical expertise for implementing the AFGHS in Asia for a range of health assistance areas, including HIV, TB, malaria, maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, polio, neglected tropical diseases and global health security.  The incumbent works to achieve operational efficiencies with the Department of State health foreign assistance teams at posts, post leadership, and interagency team members carrying out GHSD-supported health assistance programs across Asia.

The incumbent lays the groundwork for the durable transition of health assistance, including PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) activities, to a self-reliant, sustainable, country-led approach according to negotiated timelines and monitors and evaluates progress toward that goal. The incumbent supports staff across bilateral U.S. Missions in Asia in the development and execution of targeted, efficient, impactful, and accountable health assistance projects that are strategically aligned with the AFGHS and the interests of U.S. Missions. 

The Specialist may work on several priority procurements at a time in multiple countries and as such must be self-driven, well organized, and knowledgeable about global health and the full procurement lifecycle.

Day-to-day oversight of the position will be provided by a designated DOS government technical manager (GTM), with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Team Credence contract supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of designated GTM, the Regional Health Assistance Specialist will:
• Bring substantive knowledge of government-to-government agreements (G2G), contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and other agreements to advise U.S. Missions, procurement officials, and GHSD on the most appropriate mechanism to achieve the desired health outcome;  
• Bring Substantive knowledge of health assistance areas and the associated metrics and outcomes used to measure progress with strengthening health systems and combatting health threats.  
• Possess extensive experience in the contracts and grants lifecycle—working as part of the broader team to advance rapid, efficient, and effective response to acquisition and assistance needs.   
• Assist in developing and drafting documents for variety of different procurement actions supporting Contracting Officers, Grants Officers Directors, and Deputy Directors to review, approve, and/or obligate funds.  
• Provide technical advice on compliance with policy and regulations for foreign assistance and Global Health funds; 
• Assist in reviewing acquisition award management processes and procedures for a range of award instruments to ensure consistency and making recommendations for changes as needed; 
• Mentor mid-level personnel.

Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or
• Ph.D. with 8+ years of relevant experience; or
• High School diploma with 16+ years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills – written and verbal.
• Required to work in GMT +7 time zone, spending approximately 50% of time in Asia.  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance for the duration of your employment.
• May be required to pursue a U.S. Department of State medical clearance for the duration of employment on this contract.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of global health assistance programming and principles. 
• Experience working in Asia.  
• Technical expertise as well as knowledge of large procurement administration practices.  
• Understanding of different procurement types and congressional funding rules and regulations.

Other Requirements

• Possess excellent judgment and reliability;
• Have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint;
• Be able to multi-task and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
• Be capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting;
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances; and
• Be willing to go the extra mile and participate as an active team member who assists other team members as necessary.

Position-Specific Conditions

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet all applicable program, security, and eligibility requirements.
• The final employment arrangement, duty location, and engagement mechanism for this position are subject to program requirements and approvals. Qualified candidates may be considered under different employment arrangements, as applicable.
• This position supports stakeholders operating primarily in the GMT+7 time zone and requires regular availability during those business hours. The role also involves approximately 50% travel within Asia. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be able to work effectively within the GMT+7 time zone and meet the travel requirements of the position without employer-sponsored relocation.

Salary Range: For U.S.-based hires, the anticipated compensation range is $121,785-$156,403. Final compensation will be determined based on location, employment arrangement, experience, qualifications, and program requirements