Malaria & NTD Surveillance and Analytics Research Associate

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Epidemiologist (Research Associate) specializing in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) analytics and surveillance. Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a globally recognized organization dedicated to strengthening health systems and expanding access to life-saving treatments and diagnostics. CHAI collaborates with governments, partners, and stakeholders worldwide to develop and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions that address critical health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The organization operates across multiple regions, focusing on areas such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and vaccine-preventable diseases. CHAI’s work spans policy development, market shaping, and program management, all aimed at achieving equitable health outcomes. With a commitment to data-driven decision-making and sustainable impact, CHAI recruits professionals who possess strong analytical, strategic, and interpersonal skills to drive its mission forward. Dedicated healthcare professionals are sought to deliver exceptional patient care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence. Key qualifications include pertinent certifications, relevant experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities encompass diagnosing conditions, crafting treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining detailed patient records. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a passion for improving health outcomes are essential for success in this role. Science, engineering, healthcare, business operations, and social services and nonprofit sectors encompass a broad range of professional fields that drive innovation, improve lives, and foster societal progress. These industries demand expertise in technical skills, analytical thinking, and strategic planning, alongside strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Professionals in these sectors are responsible for designing solutions, optimizing processes, delivering critical services, and advancing mission-driven initiatives that address complex challenges. Whether in research, administration, direct care, or advocacy, these fields require adaptability, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to continuous learning to meet evolving demands. Together, they form the backbone of economic and social development, shaping policies, technologies, and communities for a sustainable future. Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization dedicated to its mission of saving lives and alleviating disease burden in low- and middle-income countries. Through invitations from governments, CHAI collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders to develop and maintain robust, high-quality health systems. Founded in 2002 to address the HIV/AIDS crisis, CHAI initially aimed to lower the cost of essential medications and improve access in regions most affected by the disease. In the years since, the organization has broadened its mission to include prevention and treatment efforts for additional infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Its scope has further expanded to encompass cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable conditions, alongside initiatives to expedite vaccine distribution, reduce maternal and child mortality, tackle chronic malnutrition, and enhance accessibility to assistive technologies. CHAI invests in comprehensive strategies to fortify health systems, including workforce development, digital health solutions, and healthcare financing reforms. Each initiative is designed to deliver measurable, sustainable impact at scale, prioritizing government-led solutions, national scalability, and global knowledge-sharing. At CHAI, our employees represent our most invaluable resource, as none of our achievements would be attainable without their exceptional talent, unwavering commitment, and shared dedication to our mission and core values. Comprising a dynamic team of dedicated professionals spanning 40 countries, we bring together a rich tapestry of diverse skill sets and lived experiences. With deep roots in the communities we serve, the majority of our staff are based in program countries. Discover more about our impactful work at [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] CHAI operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace characterized by fairness, equality, and mutual respect, where every applicant is afforded equitable access to career opportunities. The organization places significant importance on diversity and inclusion, firmly believing that its mission is most effectively advanced through the leadership and contributions of individuals from varied professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds. The position entails a comprehensive overview of key responsibilities and strategic initiatives designed to drive organizational growth and operational excellence. Primary duties include managing cross-functional teams, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. Critical requirements involve proficiency in industry-specific tools, a proven track record in leadership, and exceptional problem-solving capabilities. The role demands adaptability to evolving business landscapes, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. Success in this position will be measured by measurable contributions to revenue growth, team performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. CHAI is in search of a driven professional with a background in public health and strong analytical abilities to collaborate with global, regional, and country-level teams, as well as government partners. This role involves assessing, designing, and expanding disease surveillance systems; performing epidemiological analysis; monitoring and evaluating ongoing efforts to reduce disease burden in targeted regions; and effectively communicating findings to inform key decisions. The position requires working closely with a cross-functional team across Lusophone and Anglophone regions of East, Central, West, and Southern Africa, with a primary focus on engaging with teams in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Uganda, alongside government programs, academic institutions, and public health organizations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills, a creative and pragmatic approach to applying epidemiological expertise to enhance real-world health initiatives, the ability to work autonomously to advance implementation, and a strong dedication to delivering impactful results. This position offers the flexibility to be based in a CHAI program country within the region, subject to leadership approval, with an expected travel commitment of up to 50%. Oversee and execute a diverse range of duties encompassing strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership to ensure organizational objectives are met with efficiency and precision. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance metrics to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, and drive continuous improvement across departments. Collaborate with senior management to align initiatives with long-term goals, fostering innovation and sustainable growth. Monitor departmental performance through regular assessments, identifying opportunities for enhancement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Manage cross-functional projects, allocate resources effectively, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members, cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, employees, and external stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication and foster mutually beneficial partnerships. Implement surveillance initiatives focused on the epidemiology, intervention strategies, commodity management, and entomology of diseases, specifically malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as needed. Provide direct assistance to analytics initiatives by performing rigorous epidemiological evaluations to assess the impact of existing interventions, analyze disease trends, and guide strategic decision-making regarding malaria within the designated region.

Autres informations

• Oversee the deployment and performance tracking of current and new surveillance systems and tools to enhance data collection, reporting, reporting accuracy, automated data analysis, and data visualization—such as through interactive dashboards. Contribute to fostering a data-driven culture within disease programs by enhancing the quality, analysis, and utilization of epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data, thereby informing strategic planning and implementation for the malaria program at the country level.
• Facilitate the establishment of standardized data review processes across all organizational levels by designing, implementing, and optimizing data collection tools and interactive dashboards, such as Tableau and DHIS2.
• Collaborate in developing key disease program documents, such as surveillance guidelines, standard operating procedures, epidemic preparedness and response frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, lessons learned reports, and operational manuals. Design, execute, analyze, and disseminate operational research initiatives centered on surveillance, intervention effectiveness, and entomology. We deliver technical support, training, and on-demand programmatic assistance to staff engaged in surveillance initiatives, including data quality assurance and management, monitoring and evaluation of current programs, outbreak detection and response efforts, surveillance system evaluations, integration of health management information systems, and study implementation. Synthesize findings and effectively communicate them to national and sub-national government partners to facilitate evidence-based decision-making, delivering insights through polished presentations, comprehensive reports, and scholarly publications for both internal teams and external audiences at international conferences. Represent CHAI at external technical meetings, collaborating with local academic and technical partners to foster strategic alliances and advance shared objectives. Cultivate and sustain productive partnerships with country teams, essential stakeholders in government, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, in collaboration with the technical advisor. Perform any additional duties as assigned.