Health Systems Innovation Analyst at RTI International

Responsibilities

Business Development and Growth  

• Support the conceptualization and development of proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest for global health opportunities. 
• Assist with capture, partner identification and development, and other business development activities for global health opportunities. 
• Contribute to design and methodology development aligned with health systems and public health preparedness best practices 

Technical Assistance and Project Management  

• Provide technical assistance to global health projects, including field-based short-term technical assistance. 
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of existing technical approaches and tools. 
• Support management of learning around public health preparedness programming, approaches, and best practices. 
• Provide technical contributions through articles, blogs, and presentations to USAID, clients, and peer organizations. 
• Support the management of donor-funded programming 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, economics, political science, international relations, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant  experience; or master’s degree in public administration, public health, or related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant  experience. 
• Demonstrated experience performing business/proposal development roles for USAID-funded opportunities. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of global health projects funded by USAID, CDC, or other key donors in the international development sector. 
• Experience working in one or more health technical areas: health promotion and community engagement, digitalization and digital health, and/or private sector engagement.  
• Demonstrated short- or long-term experience working in developing country contexts on issues relating to infectious disease prevention and control, health systems strengthening, or disease surveillance. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Experience supporting project management and administration for USG-funded programming. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams. 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in French preferred, other language proficiency (Spanish and/or Portuguese or other) a plus.