Medical Service Corporation International (MSCI), a small business awardee under the TASC3 IQC, serves as the Managing Partner of the Health Science Technical Assistance and Research (HealthStar) Consortium. HealthStar is comprised of a diversified group of 21 organizations working in the international health field. The HealthStar Partners have considerable experience in the design, implementation and management of projects involving health sector reform; HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, treatment adherence and compliance; primary health care delivery; hospital and diagnostic services; continuing medical education; monitoring and evaluation; and human resources development.
Under MSCI's leadership, the member organizations of the HealthStar Consortium can provide a broad range of services through the TASC3 IQC to support USAID Missions and Bureaus in implementing strategic objectives. MSCI is a recognized leader in the effort to involve faith-based organizations and their networks of community-based volunteers and facilities in the improvement of health and the control of diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria.
Institution |
Primary Areas of Expertise |
| Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) |
Community Mobilization and Individual Behavior Change, Health Systems |
| Education Development Center (EDC) |
Health Education and Promotional Guides |
Emory University’s Partners for International Development
|
Health Care Systems, Primary Health Care, Public Health |
| EPOS Health Consultants USA |
International Health Management, HIV/AIDS |
| The George Washington University Center for Global Health |
International/Public health, Health Systems, Research, HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases |
Infectious Disease Physicians
|
Infectious and Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS Management and Treatment |
Islamic Relief
|
Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Emergency Relief |
LAMAZE International
|
Birth Preparedness/Antenatal Care, Birth Spacing, Reproductive Health |
| Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health |
Family Medicine, Child Health, Research, Health Systems |
| MAXIMUS |
Health Systems, Primary Health Care, Maternal Health Care, Child Health & Survival, Logistics |
| Medical Institute for Sexual Health |
HIV/AIDS |
| National Fatherhood Initiative |
Community Mobilization, Child Health & Survival |
| North American Management |
Health Education Workshops |
| Rosenberg Communications |
Public Relations/Media Outreach, Health Education |
| SafeBlood for Africa |
Blood Testing/Donor Recruitment, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Testing |
| Serving in Mission (SIM) |
Education, Health, Child Survival, HIV/AIDS |
| Terra P Group |
Health Economics and Policy, Health Systems, HIV/AIDS, TB |
| The University of Georgia’s Center For Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases |
International Health, Health Systems, Research |
| The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center |
Primary Health Care, Public Health, International Medicine, Medical Education, Health Care Financing |
| Vigilant Services Corporation |
Info. Technology, Web site Design, Network Engineering, Conference Planning |
WorldServe International
|
Water Sanitization, Medical Supplies |
