Technical Advisor Epidemiologist, Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance

Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, primarily in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI operates in over 40 countries, focusing on creating and sustaining high-quality health systems by working with governments and the private sector. The organization has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes. CHAI emphasizes sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead solutions and that programs are designed to be scalable nationally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances its mission.

Job Overview:
The Technical Advisor Epidemiologist position at CHAI is designed for a highly motivated individual who will lead a team of epidemiologists in improving malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) programs across Anglophone and Lusophone Africa. The role involves shaping the strategy of the analytics and surveillance team, managing team members, and providing technical support to CHAI and Ministry of Health (MOH) staff in six countries. The position requires a strong emphasis on using data to inform decisions and improve surveillance systems, with a focus on resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and a strong work ethic. The advisor will report to the Senior Technical Advisor for Malaria & NTDs Analytics & Surveillance in the African regions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Technical Advisor include leading all malaria, NTD, and dengue surveillance and analytics work for the region, serving as a technical advisor for epidemiological questions, and contributing to the strategic vision for malaria and NTDs. The advisor will oversee the implementation of analytics and surveillance projects, manage data integration and statistical analyses, and guide the development of digital tools for surveillance systems. Additionally, the advisor will manage a team of junior and mid-level epidemiologists, collaborate with local and international partners, and represent CHAI at external meetings. The role also involves monitoring and evaluating CHAI’s malaria analytics and surveillance support, ensuring high-quality guidelines and operational manuals are developed and disseminated.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of work experience that includes increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Experience in strategic planning through data use processes, mentoring junior staff, and conducting epidemiological surveys is essential. Candidates should have experience in surveillance system assessments, data quality assessments, and working with government officials. Exceptional skills in epidemiological analysis and statistical programming (R, STATA, ArcGIS, QGIS) are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and report writing. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary, with fluency in English being mandatory.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of public health challenges and the analytical skills needed to address them effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with a focus on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Candidates should have experience in managing teams, contributing to strategic planning, and conducting epidemiological surveys. Experience in surveillance system assessments and working with government officials is also necessary.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, working proficiency in Portuguese is considered an advantage, as it may facilitate communication in Lusophone countries where CHAI operates.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time and may involve travel across multiple countries in the region. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization values the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that this diversity enhances its mission and effectiveness.