Under the supervision of the Deputy Health Office Director, the Project Management Specialist
– Infectious Diseases is a key member of the USAID/Pakistan Health Office. S/He is a recognized professional in infectious disease, including tuberculosis, COVID-19, polio, typhoid fever, etc., and will perform the full range of functions in strategic planning, program and activity design,
budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of infectious diseases, and program/project/activity management. S/He will serve as a key resource to the Mission and US Government (USG) in policy, strategic, and technical engagements with the Pakistan’s Ministry
of Health (MOH) and other ministries engaged in outbreak response. S/he will also engage with USG interagency, international and bilateral organizations, development partners and donor agencies to address technical issues and coordinate efforts in implementation of infectious
disease prevention, detection and response, and laboratory strengthening activities.
In addition, the Specialist will serve as a Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR), Alternate COR/AOR and/or Activity Manager, providing technical assistance to the appropriate cooperating country Ministry in the development of national policies, and the design and management of in-country programs/projects/activities, reflecting best practices in pandemic threat response. S/He will work with the cooperating country government officials and other donors and development partners to ensure a well-coordinated approach to infectious disease response efforts/interventions.
For more information, please see the attached.
The U.S. and Pakistan have worked together since Pakistan’s independence on issues that are important to both nations. The USAID/Pakistan Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2023-2028 aims to support a more resilient, gender-equitable, inclusive, and prosperous Pakistan. The strategy aims to foster broad-based, climate-resilient economic growth; strengthen inclusive, democratic, and accountable governance; and promote a healthier, more educated population. It focuses on improving health and education, engaging women for inclusive economic growth, enhancing democratic systems to be more representative and accountable, and advancing and respecting the rights of all people, particularly women and vulnerable groups. Additionally, the strategy emphasizes cross-cutting priority approaches, including climate resilience and preparedness, integrating flood recovery, and conflict sensitivity. It emphasizes gender and social inclusion, youth empowerment, localization, and private-sector engagement across all development objectives.
