NTD Global Health Strategy Lead

Nakupuna Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 142,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies seeks an NTD Technical Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP) to provide strategic leadership, design and implement programs targeting control and elimination of NTDs, and contribute to policy and knowledge management.

This senior role requires collaboration with partner countries, international donors, and stakeholders to maximize program impact, with an emphasis on ensuring sustainability and alignment with global health priorities. Washington, DC location.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in global health program design, management, and evaluation, with a focus on NTDs and related health areas such as health systems strengthening and disease surveillance.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review and interpret epidemiological data and program performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical guidance, policy briefs, and reports for senior leadership and Congress.
• Advanced project management and strategic planning abilities, including the development of strategic frameworks and operational plans for NTD control and elimination.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across multiple global health and NTDs partners, stakeholders, and international platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, global technical standards and guidelines for NTD control and elimination.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for GHSD-supported NTD programs, ensuring alignment with global strategies for NTD control and elimination.
• Advise GHSD leadership and U.S. diplomatic posts on NTD policy, programming approaches, and emerging technical issues.
• Support the development of strategic plans, country operational plans, and program guidance for NTD elimination.
• Review and analyze epidemiological trends and program performance data to inform programmatic decisions and adaptive management.
• Lead or support the design of NTD programs, including the development of strategic frameworks, annual work plans, and budgets.
• Ensure that all programs adhere to global technical standards and guidelines and are designed for measurable impact and sustainability.
• Provide technical support and guidance to country teams to ensure high-quality program delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support governments in scaling up effective interventions and transitioning programs toward national ownership and sustainability of NTD interventions and programs.
• Engage with partner countries, donors, and international organizations to inform program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Represent GHSD and the U.S. government in global NTD coordination platforms, technical working groups, and international forums.
• Collaborate with pharmaceutical donation programs and other partners supporting NTD elimination efforts.
• Foster strong partnerships with ministries of health, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective NTD program delivery.
• Develop technical guidance, briefing materials, and reports for senior leadership, Congress, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to global NTD policy discussions, technical publications, and the dissemination of best practices.
• Document and share lessons learned, success stories, and evidence to inform global and country-level NTD policy and practice.

Skills

Global health program design

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Cross-team coordination

Global technical standards

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, Health Policy, or related field

Job description

Nakupuna Companies seeks an NTD Technical Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP) to provide strategic leadership, design and implement programs targeting control and elimination of NTDs, and contribute to policy and knowledge management.

This senior role requires collaboration with partner countries, international donors, and stakeholders to maximize program impact, with an emphasis on ensuring sustainability and alignment with global health priorities. Washington, DC location.