Technical Advisor, Epidemiologist, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance - Anglophone & Lusophone Africa Technical Advisor, Epidemiologist, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance - Anglophone & Lusophone Africa

Technical Advisor, Epidemiologist, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance - Anglophone & Lusophone Africa CHAI - Clinton Health Access Initiative Kampala Both national and international Managerial Level - Open for both International and National Professionals level Speaks English, Portuguese Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is seeking a Technical Advisor Epidemiologist for Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance in Anglophone and Lusophone Africa. This role involves leading a team of epidemiologists to enhance surveillance systems and utilize data for strategic decision-making in malaria and NTD programs across six countries. The advisor will shape the analytics strategy, manage team members, and provide technical support to CHAI and Ministry of Health staff. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Candidate Requirements: Masters in public health, epidemiology or related field 5+ years of work experience with leadership and management experience Experience in strategic planning and data use processes Experience mentoring and managing junior staff Experience in epidemiological surveys and surveillance system assessments Exceptional skills in epidemiological data analysis Statistical and geospatial analysis programming experience (R, STATA, ArcGIS, QGIS) Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Exceptional written and oral communication skills Fluency in English Technical Advisor, Epidemiologist, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance - Anglophone & Lusophone Africa Country Uganda City Kampala Type Full Time Program (Division) Infectious Disease - Malaria & NTDs Additional Location Description Flexible in CHAI program countries pending work authorization and leadership approval Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication, and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org . CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture. Overview of the Role CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Technical Advisor Epidemiologist , Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance, Anglophone and Lusophone Africa to lead a team of epidemiologists to help malaria and NTD programs to measure and improve surveillance systems and use data to inform routine and strategic decisions . This position will shape the strategy of the analytics and surveillance team, manage its team members, and provide technical support to CHAI and MOH staff in malaria and NTD programs in six countries across the region. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, h umility, and strong work ethic. This position will report to the Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance, African regions. Responsibilities Regional Strategy: Lead all malaria , NTD, and dengue surveillance and analytics work for the region, as required . Serve as an expert/technical advisor for epidemiological and strategic questions to CHAI’s regional team, country teams, and for senior leadership . Serve as a lead contributor to building and implementing CHAI’s regional malaria and NTDs strategic vision, focusing on robust use of epidemiological data and analysis to inform strategic processes. Along with digital health colleagues, develop and communicate a coherent vision for malaria and NTD information systems within and across countries, and influence internal and external stakeholders and initiatives to drive the vision forward. Support rigorous evidence-based planning of intervention deployment, and design and implement monitoring to evaluate effectiveness of current government interventions and identify potential approaches or strategies to accelerate progress and advocate for resources . Set and adjust team priorities in