Senior Global Technical Lead

ZemiTek

Senior Global Technical Lead providing strategic oversight for LEAP Global portfolio at ZemiTek. Leading technical assistance initiatives for global health programs in partnership with U.S.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical leadership in global health, with a focus on tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and health systems strengthening. Proven ability to synthesize data, provide actionable recommendations, and ensure compliance with U.S. foreign assistance frameworks.

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Technical LeadershipGlobal Health Portfolio ManagementTechnical WritingHealth Data VisualizationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Technical OversightPublic Health ExpertiseMonitoring FrameworksEvidence-Based Best PracticesHealth Systems StrengtheningTuberculosis ManagementHIV/AIDS ManagementMalaria ManagementPandemic PreparednessExecutive Briefing Preparation

Soft Skills

Diplomatic CommunicationRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementScientific Writing

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BIQuality Assurance SOPsTechnical Evaluation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)PhD in Public HealthMD/MPH

Industry Keywords

U.S. Department of StateUSAIDCDCPEPFARWHOGlobal FundGlobal Health Security AgendaInternational Health RegulationsJoint External EvaluationsLife Saving Humanitarian Assistance

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Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, oversight, and direction across all technical domains within the LEAP Global portfolio.
Provide technical oversight to ensure advisor activities align with approved Statements of Work (SOWs), Presidential Executive Order directives, Life Saving Humanitarian Assistance (LHA) priorities, and U.S. Embassy foreign assistance objectives.
Ensure consistency in technical approach across countries while adapting strategies to host-nation operational contexts.
Identify, synthesize, and scale up evidence-based best practices, innovative methodologies (e.g., 7-1-7 target frameworks, new DR-TB regimens, customized surveillance tools), and institutional capacity-building models across countries.
Conduct technical quality control for all weekly progress updates and monthly reports submitted by Advisors (submitted by advisors on the 5th of each month).
Evaluate Advisor deliverables for technical accuracy, measurable outcomes, alignment with national strategic plans, and execution of LHA service delivery goals.
Provide structured, written technical feedback and actionable recommendations to Advisors and the PMO.
Maintain standardized review rubrics, quality assurance SOPs, and technical evaluation tools for portfolio deliverables.
Review technical products for completeness, consistency, and compliance with approved reporting guidance.
Synthesize country-level data and monthly advisor reports into executive briefings, technical memoranda, decision support tools, and quarterly portfolio analyses for DOS/GHSD leadership.
Identify implementation bottlenecks, policy/regulatory barriers, operational risks, and opportunities for enhanced USG engagement or multilateral co-investment (e.g., Global Fund, Pandemic Fund).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), PhD in Public Health, MD/MPH, or equivalent advanced medical or public health degree.
Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible international experience leading, designing, and managing complex global health portfolios in low- and middle-income countries.
Minimum 10 years directly supervising multidisciplinary teams of senior public health advisors and technical specialists.
Demonstrated technical expertise across one or more core LEAP domains: Tuberculosis (including PMDT), HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Global Health Security/One Health, Pandemic Preparedness, MNCH, or Health Systems Strengthening.
Proven experience supporting or working directly with the U.S. Department of State , USAID, CDC, PEPFAR, WHO, or the Global Fund.
Demonstrated track record of technical oversight, technical writing, executive briefing preparation, and decision support for senior USG officials.
Deep understanding of USG foreign assistance frameworks, Presidential Executive Order directives on LHA, Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), International Health Regulations (IHR), and Joint External Evaluations (JEE).
Proficiency in health data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and monitoring frameworks.
Exceptional executive-level communication, diplomatic stakeholder management, scientific writing, and risk management skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Arabic desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of work)
medical, dental and vision benefits
paid time off
401(k) and 401(k) match
life insurance and disability benefits
performance-based compensation