Panagora Group LLC | Short Term Technical (consultant)
Solutions Advisor: Global Health Security | Institutional Support Contractor (Consultancy)Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 01/08/2025
Job Type: Short Term Technical (consultant)State/Province: GautengCountry: South AfricaHighest Level of Education: Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field, including but not limited to medicine, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, public health, social science, or infectious disease.Work Experience: 10-15 yearsJob DescriptionPanagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health, development, and learning consulting.
We are a dynamic woman- and employee-owned small business partner focused on market-based and integrated local solutions that strengthen country capacity and independence; and on learning, communications, and technology solutions to accelerate and heighten impact.
Position Summary The Technical Support Services (TSS) Activity helps USAID/Southern Africa's Regional Health Office (RHO) address technical priorities, develop creative, innovative solutions to strategically allocate resources, strengthen connections with partners, and replicate best practices and effective program models.
Through the TSS contract, Panagora Group augments capacity by providing technical, operational, and administrative support to USAID's health portfolio.
The Global Health Security Advisor will lead USAID's GHS team in South Africa, providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and program management to strengthen the country's prevention, detection, and response capacities for emerging infectious diseases.
The advisor will focus on key technical areas, including zoonosis, antimicrobial resistance, biosafety and biosecurity, national laboratory systems, infectious disease surveillance, health workforce development, risk communication and community engagement, and infection prevention and control.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical leadership in the design, oversight, and management of BHO activities related to Global Health Security (GHS) and other infectious diseases.Lead the development and implementation of the USAID/South Africa (SA) GHS strategy.Provide expert technical and programmatic guidance to USAID/SA, the USG interagency, and the Government of South Africa (GoSA) on GHS priorities and health initiatives.Monitor emerging global, regional, and national health trends, analyzing reports and data to provide strategic recommendations.Oversee the design of new GHS follow-on awards.Represent USAID in interagency planning, execution, and implementation of the health portfolio.Cultivate relationships with GoSA counterparts to support the implementation of GHS and health initiatives.Conduct site visits to monitor program implementation and ensure compliance with USAID objectives.Supervise and mentor up to two (2) Foreign Service National (FSN) staff members.RequirementsThe candidate must have a Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field, including but not limited to medicine, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, public health, social science, or infectious disease.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in one health, animal health, public health, or epidemiology is required.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, paired with excellent written and oral communication skills for clear and impactful stakeholder engagement.
This position will require travel within South Africa and will report to the USAID/Southern Africa Bilateral Health Office Deputy Health Office Director or their designee.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
Please include a cover letter and resume.
Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered.
Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
*Note: Panagora does not offer visa sponsorship.
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