Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Assistance, Grant Cycle 8 Community Health, RSSH Project BIRCH
at Last Mile Health
🏢 About Last Mile Health
Last Mile Health is a pioneering global health organization focused on bringing quality healthcare to remote, underserved communities through community health worker programs. What makes them unique is their deep commitment to health equity and their proven model of training and supporting frontline health workers in Liberia and other challenging contexts. Someone might want to work here to contribute directly to strengthening health systems at the community level and to be part of an organization with a strong track record of impact and innovation in global health.
About This Role
This role involves providing technical assistance for the Grant Cycle 8 Community Health and RSSH (Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health) Project BIRCH, specifically focusing on identifying operational priorities, conducting gap analyses for Community Health Workers, and leading the grant writing process for Global Fund financing. It's impactful because you'll directly shape funding requests that support malaria, HIV, and TB interventions in Liberia, influencing resource allocation and health system strengthening in a critical region.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve analyzing data on community health worker gaps in Liberia, collaborating remotely with consultants and stakeholders to draft sections of the Grant Cycle 8 funding request, and participating in virtual meetings to align on priorities for malaria or TB interventions. You could also spend time researching RSSH best practices or preparing for country dialogues to launch the funding request, all while ensuring your work supports Last Mile Health's mission of health equity in remote communities.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Last Mile Health Is Looking For
- Holds a Master's in Public Health, Health Management, or a related field, or has extensive recognized experience in the health sector, with a deep understanding of the Liberian health system and its challenges.
- Has progressive professional experience in health system optimization and design, particularly in community health worker programs and RSSH interventions for malaria, HIV, and TB.
- Possesses direct experience with Global Fund financing mechanisms, including a proven track record of writing successful Global Fund grants and engaging in funding request processes.
- Demonstrates strong stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to lead grant writing efforts and facilitate dialogues with diverse partners in Liberia's health sector.
📝 Tips for Applying to Last Mile Health
Explicitly highlight your experience with Global Fund grant cycles, specifying any Grant Cycle 7 or earlier involvement and detailing your role in writing, submitting, or managing these grants.
Tailor your resume to emphasize your knowledge of the Liberian health sector, mentioning specific programs, policies, or health challenges you've worked on related to malaria, HIV, TB, or community health workers.
Provide concrete examples of how you've conducted gap analyses or identified operational priorities in health systems, especially in resource-limited or community-based settings.
Mention any experience with RSSH (Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health) frameworks or projects, as this is a key focus area for the role and the Global Fund.
If you have remote work experience in global health, detail how you've effectively collaborated with teams and stakeholders across different time zones or locations, as this is a remote position.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your direct experience with Global Fund financing, including specific grants you've written or contributed to, and how that aligns with Grant Cycle 8 requirements.", 'Your in-depth knowledge of the Liberian health sector and your vision for strengthening community health systems, particularly in relation to malaria, HIV, and TB interventions.', "Examples of how you've led gap analyses or prioritized operational needs in health programs, demonstrating your analytical and strategic thinking skills.", 'Your ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, or community groups, to develop and launch funding requests.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Last Mile Health's specific programs in Liberia, such as their community health worker initiatives or partnerships with the Liberian government, to understand their on-the-ground impact.
- → Details about Grant Cycle 8 of the Global Fund, including its focus areas, timelines, and priorities for RSSH and community health, to show your up-to-date knowledge.
- → The current state of Liberia's health sector, including key challenges in malaria, HIV, and TB, as well as existing community health policies or strategies.
- → Last Mile Health's organizational values and recent publications or reports, to align your application with their mission and approach to health equity.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention Global Fund experience or Liberia-specific knowledge, as this role requires highly specialized expertise.
- Overemphasizing clinical or direct service delivery experience without linking it to health system design, grant writing, or RSSH frameworks, which are core to the job.
- Failing to provide specific examples of stakeholder collaboration or grant writing in your resume or cover letter, as this could suggest a lack of hands-on experience in key areas.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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