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About Action Against Hunger Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Haiti and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has approximately 2000 staff based in the various country offices, Head Quarter in New York City and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated. About the Country Program in South Sudan Action Against Hunger has been operational in South Sudan since 1985, addressing both chronic and acute needs through a comprehensive multi-sectoral approach. Our programs integrate Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Protection, and Gender interventions to strengthen resilience and improve community well-being. To implement these programs effectively, Action Against Hunger engages both national and international staff, with a dedicated country team of approximately 100 professionals operating across regional and satellite offices. Action Against Hunger currently operates in four regions: Warrap, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Pibor and Jonglei states with a robust portfolio of $15 million per year, covering emergency response, resilience-building, research, and innovation programs to drive sustainable impact. In 2024/2025, the key donors include ECHO, UNICEF, AICS, GFFO, SIDA, EHF, WFP, and other partners committed to supporting humanitarian and development efforts in the country. I.      Summary of Position Under the supervision of the Head of Health and Nutrition, the Health Technical Specialist (HTS will be responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and management of technical and operational aspects of Action Against Hunger- USA (ACF)’s Health portfolio in South Sudan. Health Technical Specialist (HTS) ensures the implementation of quality primary healthcare, maternal and reproductive health and nutrition programs in communities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Jonglei, Warrap States and GPAA, with the possibility of expansion into other geographical locations. He/She will lead on ACF, and partner implemented programs and promote technical assistance, capacity strengthening, and learning. Health Technical Specialist (HTS ) will make frequent visits to the field sites to ensure the highest standards of service delivery. S/he will ensure high-quality clinical services in all ACF-supported health facilities. S/he will monitor service quality, ensure that all staff are trained and well-supported, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies are properly managed, and apply clinical-level data to national-level quality improvement efforts. The HTS- will represent ACF in the national Health Cluster, Health Forum and other technical and health-strategic inputs during proposal development period. Purpose The Health Specialist will contribute in developing Action Against Hunger South Sudan Health technical strategy, manage current health projects and identify new, creative and innovative opportunities for health programming. ENGAGEMENT The Health Specialist, under the guidance of the Health and Nutrition Specialist, will internally collaborate with Technical Specialists for programme integration and quality service delivery. Externally, the Health Specialist will play a key role in local representation with Ministry of Health, Health Cluster and other International Health Humanitarian Organisations for exchange of information. He/she will be responsible for development of proposals for health program and reports submitted to various donors. DELIVERY The Health Specialist will oversee the quality implementation of health programming through budget monitoring, quality reporting to Action Agai