NTD Technical Advisor

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Technical Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP). The Office of Health Programs (OHP) serves as the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy’s (GHSD) central office for health program implementation and oversight. OHP protects Americans and enhances U.S. security and prosperity by providing technical leadership and award management for lifesaving global health programs.

OHP advances international efforts to combat HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal and child health challenges that threaten global stability and U.S. interests. OHP ensures that U.S. investments in global health achieve measurable results.

OHP staff collaborate with foreign governments, organizations, industry, and non-governmental actors to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and reduce morbidity and mortality among children, mothers, and families. The Office develops, implements, and coordinates health program policies and initiatives that promote well-governed country health systems capable of responding to the needs of their people and acting responsibly within the international system.

OHP also leads efforts to coordinate health programming with other global donors, support the scale-up of evidence-based best practices, and build self-sufficient health systems abroad. Through this work, OHP saves lives, fosters global health security, and advances U.S. national, economic, and health interests.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.

The NTD Technical Advisor will serve as a senior technical expert within the GHSD team, providing strategic leadership and technical guidance for the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of programs targeting the control and elimination NTDs. The Advisor will play a pivotal role in shaping U.S. government policy and programming on NTDs, ensuring alignment with global health priorities and best practices.

This position requires close collaboration with partner countries, international organizations, donors, and other stakeholders to maximize program impact and sustainability.

• Provide technical 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. Develop and oversee strategic frameworks and work plans for health programs supported by the $100M annual appropriation
• 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…