USAID's Office of Country Support (GH/OCS) is the Global Health Bureau’s (GH) hub for providing integrated strategic, technical and programmatic assistance to USAID Mission health teams. Serving as a bridge between USAID/Washington and missions, GH/OCS coordinates across the GH Bureau and Regional Bureaus to streamline support to missions. This support aims to assist missions to achieve country-level development objectives; develop, implement and monitor the quality of field programs and activities; meet Agency design, monitoring and reporting requirements; and facilitate Washington/mission alignment of USAID health priorities. GH/OCS also supports the GH Country Health Team System, which draws on GH staff expertise from across GH Bureau offices to monitor and address strategic, technical and programmatic issues, working with mission health staff to improve country and regional programming. Over the past five years, one of the most challenging issues faced by missions is staffing shortages due to unexpected delays in filling vacant positions or extended leave such as home leave or annual leave.
This position calls for experienced health professionals with the presence, knowledge and leadership skills to serve in senior-level 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.
