Global Health Fellow Program II

Technical Advisor I: Health Business Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships

Front Office, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Location: Washington, DC

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP II-P2-081

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.

Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.

BACKGROUND:

The objective of the Bureau for Global Health’s (GH) Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) is to improve global health through strategic investment in the following areas: infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, avian influenza and other pandemics), nutrition, maternal and child health, water, sanitation and hygiene and health systems strengthening.

INTRODUCTION:

HIDN seeks a Health Business Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships (Advisor) to engage the private sector in improving health outcomes by supporting the development, introduction and scale-up of innovation, evidence-based interventions, and commercial solutions. The Advisor will be responsible for research and analysis of the health care business sectors that align with GH/HIDN priorities and programs.  The Advisor will build the capacity of GH/HIDN staff to map current trends in health care provision and procurement, identify potential private sector partners for collaboration and develop GH/HIDN approaches to private sector engagement. S/he will work with a selection of USAID missions to; develop country and regional level maps of health business sectors; identify collaborative opportunities with the local and international private sector organizations; and leverage in-country or regional partnerships. S/he will also support the development of written materials to inform corporate partners and the public on HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for private sector engagement. The Advisor will receive day to day direction from the Deputy Director.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of the Advisor include:

1.       Supporting the operationalization of HIDN’s private sector partnership engagement strategy:

• In close coordination with the Senior Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships and GH/HIDN staff, providing analysis of relevant business sector value chains, including physical and human capital, that intersect with GH/HIDN programming.
• Working with targeted USAID mission health portfolios to map local and regional health care value chains, including physical and human capital, for the development of regional or in-country partnerships.
• Creating, maintaining and tracking a corporate contacts database for all HIDN health elements; and managing communications with corporate entities as requested.
• Supporting new and potential private sector partnerships through such activities as conducting background research on new corporate partners, coordinating communications, and providing support to the technical staff on partnership design and strategy.
• Liaising with technical staff and external partners in the preparation of quarterly newsletters and ad hoc reports on HIDN private sector partners, in an effort to inform and engage the future private sector partners.
• Actively participating in, and contributing to, technical meetings related to partnership development and management.
• Supporting USAID internal and external communications efforts through activities such as developing and writing briefers, blog posts, case studies, and journal articles.

2.       Providing program support, technical advice and strategic guidance to mHealth partnerships:

• Participating in and/or coordinating partnership committees as needed.
• Providing support for mHealth partnership activities related to such areas as global learning, communications, partnership website development, country programming, monitoring and evaluation.

Training and Professional Development

• Keeping current on the latest literature, reports and international programs related to private sector partnerships and mHealth.
• Participating in professional working groups, professional meetings and conferences and USAID trainings as appropriate.
• Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.

International travel approximately 20-30%.

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor’s own interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in international development, international health, foreign affairs, business or a related field.
• 0-7 years’ experience in private sector work, preferably in a health-related field dealing with physical and human capital health care value chains, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
• Experience and/or knowledge of private sector partnerships and/or mHealth initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve realistic targets and demonstrated ability to close deals and deliver products.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of varied profession, cultural and educational backgrounds; and ability to work under pressure and in teams.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
• Excels at, and comfortable with, providing oral communications and presentations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels and sizes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Power Point, Excel; proficiency in database management and visual communications/graphic arts.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history.  The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.

TO APPLY:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV and profile in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time April 18, 2014.

If you previously applied for this position and still wish to be considered, please submit a new cover letter through the Recruitment System and notify ghfprecruitment@ghfp.net that you have updated your materials.

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