Senior Global Health Security Advisor, DOS LEAP Global - Colombia

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. LEAP Program Description Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries. The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country. About the Position The Senior Global Health Security (GHS) Advisor will support the Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) in full alignment with U.S. Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The primary focus of the advisor will be strategic coordination and technical support with a special emphasis on preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats which impact public health. The Senior GHS Advisor will support INS and appropriate multi-sectoral Government Departments and Agencies—such as the Ministry of Health, Agriculture (ICA), and Environment (MADS)—for the effective adoption and implementation of life-saving interventions focusing on preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats with public health potential, such as zoonotic diseases. The Senior GHS Advisor will identify programmatic bottlenecks and facilitate solutions through coordinated technical support across the GHS portfolio, including engagement with the multilateral and other international cooperation mechanisms where applicable. The Senior GHS Advisor will be based within INS and will receive directions from INS leadership, who will serve as the onsite Manager/Supervisor. The Advisor will provide strategic oversight of GHS portfolio implementation at INS and in targeted subnational regions (Córdoba, Nariño, La Guajira, and Antioquia) as agreed upon by the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of Colombia (GOC). Familiarity with USAID/Department of State programming and award management experience are highly desirable. The Advisor will report to the U.S. Department of State on a weekly and monthly basis. Responsibilities Strategic Coordination and Portfolio Management Assist the INS with effective delivery of LHA GHS activities, including but not limited to: Disease and outbreak response, laboratory network strengthening, community surveillance and EWARS implementation, training frontline workers, biosafety and biosecurity, commodity procurement, and data systems. Lead strategic coordination of the INS GHS portfolio, including articulation with international cooperation partners, ministries, and other key actors within the National Zoonotic Council (CNZ), National Public Health Surveillance System (SIVIGILA) stakeholders, and the National System for Preparedness and Response to Public Health Emergencies, as applicable. Oversee implementation of GHS activities at INS and in targeted subnational regions, ensuring alig…