Africa-Based Global Health Security & Diplomacy Consultant (Roster)

About the role

Abt Global Inc. is creating a roster of country‑based consultants across several African nations to support U.S. Department of State‑funded Global Health Security and Diplomacy initiatives. Consultants will work directly with ministries, local institutions, and implementing partners to strengthen health systems, improve financing, and enhance outbreak preparedness.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on health system sustainability, financing, and governance.
• Support proposal development and business development activities for new projects.
• Assist ministries of health and finance in designing and implementing health security strategies.
• Facilitate capacity‑building activities for government and local partners.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks for funded programs.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, international development, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with donor‑funded health programs in low‑ and middle‑income countries.
• Proven track record working with ministries of health, ministries of finance, national public health institutions, and development partners.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement country‑led, sustainable health interventions.

Required skills

• Health systems strengthening and financing.
• Public financial management for health.
• Outbreak preparedness and response.
• Digital health, health information systems, and data analytics.
• Supply chain and pharmaceutical systems.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on high‑impact, US‑funded health security projects.
• Collaboration with leading global health agencies and local governments.
• Flexibility to engage on a consultancy basis across multiple African countries.