Job description

Eagle Health is seeking a Guinea COVID-19 Coordinator (Technical Advisor) to join our team in support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Under this task order, the Contractor will provide support services to contribute to the mission of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The primary objective of the task order is to provide services and deliverables through the performance of a COVID-19 Coordinator to USAID’s Guinea Mission.

The mission of USAID is to accelerate human progress in developing countries by reducing poverty, advancing democracy, building market economies, promoting security, responding to crises, and improving quality of life. Working with governments, institutions, and civil society, the Agency assists individuals to build their own futures by mobilizing the full range of America's public and privacy resources through its expert presence overseas.

Responsibilities:

• The COVID-19 Coordinator will support the Mission with COVID-19-related activities funded though the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Activities include various technical areas, including Service Delivery, Demand Creation, Supply Chain Management, and Policy & Coordination implemented by both central and bilateral mechanism partners. The consultant for this assignment would take the lead for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all COVID-19 activities with the support of the Health Office Team and under the supervision of the Health Office Director.
• Participate in National Health Security Agency (ANSS) surveillance and strategic meetings to stay abreast of COVID-19 situation in Guinea and provide feedback as needed to improve data and advocate for its use for decision making
• Conduct daily reviews of COVID-19 data to look for trends in morbidity and mortality and share with Health office as necessary
• Prepare COVID-19-related briefs for leadership; draft Emergency Action Committee (EAC) bi-monthly report for Health Team Director’s review; draft talking points for mission leadership meetings with Government Officials; provide COVID-19 data as needed for by mission or embassy leadership.
• Co-Support Agreement Officer’s Representatives (AORs) in managing COVID-19 Implementing Partners (IPs), as needed
• Participate in field visits both inside and outside of Conakry to monitor project activities
• Review new solicitations for new applications to identify requirements. Lead needs assessment/gap analysis; draft application and submit to Health Team for review; revise for submission to HQ; address questions from reviewers and coordinate responses from Health Team
• Develop Scopes of Work for new grants in coordination with AOR/COR and IPs
• Ensure that monthly and quarterly reporting is received, analyzed, provided to USAID/Washington, and utilized for decision making by the Mission and implementing partners; review and comment on all reports, reconciling comments and obtaining necessary clearances before submission to USAID/Washington
• Maintain and/or establish excellent working relationships with Government officials, and all relevant decision makers/policy planners
• Participate in technical and financial partner (TFP) coordination meetings. Maintain good collaboration with partners to coordinate efforts and avoid duplication of services or funding.
• Conduct other activities related to COVID-19 as indicated by shifting implementation conditions or determined by the Health Office Director

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least six years of experience relevant to international development, including at least one year of experience at the GS-13 equivalent level.
• Strong technical skills in health programming, including monitoring and evaluation and project management; experience with COVID, vaccination, health management information systems, supply chain, or infectious disease preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in French and English (FSI level 3 or above: French; 4 or above: English)
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of public health principles and programming (COVID, vaccination, or infectious disease expertise and knowledge extremely useful but not required)
• Demonstrated experience providing effective oversight of diverse organizations including public international (e.g., UN) organizations, NGOs, and for-profit entities
• Expertise in MS Office software/tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email applications
• Ability to travel to field approximately 20% of time, including areas with rough roads and some health hazards such as malaria and periodic outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for Facility Access

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public Health: 3 years (Preferred)
• COVID-19: 2 years (Preferred)
• Health Management Information Systems: 4 years (Preferred)
• Coordinating Immunizations: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• French (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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