Senior NTD Technical Advisor & Strategy Lead

Nakupuna Companies; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 142,000 - 183,500; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies in Washington, DC seeks a Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP). The role provides strategic leadership for design, implementation, and evaluation of NTD programs to reduce morbidity and strengthen health systems.

You will collaborate with partner countries, donors, and international organizations, develop plans, and ensure programs meet global technical standards while aligning with U.S. policy priorities.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in global health program design, management, and evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills for epidemiological data and performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leadership and Congress.
• Advanced project management and strategic planning abilities.
• Coordination across multiple global health partners and platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of global technical standards for NTD control and elimination.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for GHSD-supported NTD programs and ensure alignment with global NTD strategies.
• Advise GHSD leadership on policy, programming approaches, and technical issues.
• Develop strategic plans, country operational plans, and program guidance for NTD elimination.
• Provide technical support to country teams for high-quality delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Represent GHSD in global NTD coordination platforms and collaborate with partners.

Skills

NTD program design

Strategic leadership

Policy guidance

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Public Health/International Development/Health Policy

Job description

Nakupuna Companies in Washington, DC seeks a Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP). The role provides strategic leadership for design, implementation, and evaluation of NTD programs to reduce morbidity and strengthen health systems.

You will collaborate with partner countries, donors, and international organizations, develop plans, and ensure programs meet global technical standards while aligning with U.S. policy priorities.