USAID Strengthening Health Systems and Service Delivery through Local Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa

USAID announces a new RFA to strengthen health systems and service delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa through local capacity building. The program aims to improve primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and infectious disease control by enhancing the technical and managerial capacities of local NGOs and government institutions. Key areas include health financing, monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, and leadership. The award will support a consortium to deliver tailored training and technical assistance over five years. This aligns with GSLI's course portfolio in Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, Project Planning and Management, Data Analysis, and Leadership.

Strategic Overview

USAID announces a new RFA to strengthen health systems and service delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa through local capacity building. The program aims to improve primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and infectious disease control by enhancing the technical and managerial capacities of local NGOs and government institutions. Key areas include health financing, monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, and leadership. The award will support a consortium to deliver tailored training and technical assistance over five years. This aligns with GSLI's course portfolio in Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, Project Planning and Management, Data Analysis, and Leadership.

Who is it For?

U.S. and international NGOs, universities, and for-profit organizations with experience in health system strengthening and local capacity development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Priorities

Strengthen local health management capacity; improve data-driven decision-making; increase accountability in health service delivery; promote sustainability and local ownership.

Eligibility

Demonstrated experience in health system strengthening in Africa; presence in at least three target countries; ability to deliver accredited training; strong M&E framework.

Path to Success

Phase 1: Assess capacity gaps in target health districts using GSLI's 'Data Analysis for Project Management' course as a baseline tool. Phase 2: Design a comprehensive training curriculum integrating 'Health in complex humanitarian emergencies' and 'Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector'. Phase 3: Implement a cascade training model with mentorship, using 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' to track progress. Phase 4: Conduct impact evaluation and document best practices for scaling.

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Deadline: 2026-07-01

Persona: Public Health

Urgency: Normal