USAID Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity – Somalia
USAID's Somalia mission announces a $25M, 5-year cooperative agreement to strengthen health systems in fragile and conflict-affected regions. The activity aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes, enhance disease surveillance, and build local governance capacity. The awardee must implement a multi-sectoral approach integrating nutrition, WASH, and gender-based violence response. Performance-based financing and community accountability mechanisms are core requirements. This is a high-visibility opportunity with potential for follow-on funding.
Strategic Overview
USAID's Somalia mission announces a $25M, 5-year cooperative agreement to strengthen health systems in fragile and conflict-affected regions. The activity aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes, enhance disease surveillance, and build local governance capacity. The awardee must implement a multi-sectoral approach integrating nutrition, WASH, and gender-based violence response. Performance-based financing and community accountability mechanisms are core requirements. This is a high-visibility opportunity with potential for follow-on funding.
Who is it For?
International NGOs with proven experience in health systems strengthening in fragile states; local sub-partners required.
Priorities
Primary health care revitalization, health workforce development, digital health data systems, and community resilience.
Eligibility
At least 8 years of health systems work in conflict zones; DUNS and SAM registration; ability to manage $5M+ annually; prior USAID experience preferred.
Path to Success
Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Deploy GSLI's 'Health in complex humanitarian emergencies' course to train local health staff on emergency protocols. Phase 2 (Months 4-12): Integrate 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to build a real-time health information system for accountability. Phase 3 (Year 2-4): Use 'Financial Management for NGOs' to strengthen sub-grantee financial controls. Phase 4 (Year 5): 'Writing Winning Proposals' course to prepare local partners for direct funding. GSLI's health and MEAL expertise directly aligns with USAID's requirement for sustainable, data-driven health system strengthening in Somalia.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Health in complex humanitarian emergencies
- Data Analysis for Project Management
Deadline: 2026-07-01
Persona: Public Health
Urgency: Normal