Regional Strategy- Lead all the malaria and NTD surveillance, analytics, and technology work for the GMS and other geographies, as required- Serve as an expert/technical advisor for epidemiological questions to CHAI’s regional team, country teams, and for senior leadership- 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 progressTechnical project management- Lead and provide support regionally for data cleaning, statistical analyses, and the development and interpretation of malaria risk maps and stratifications- Review and ensure high quality surveillance and analytics guidelines and SOPs, M&E plans, lessons learned documents, and operational manualsTeam management and partner collaboration- Directly manage, onboard, provide technical mentorship, supervision, guidance, and training to a small team of junior and mid-level epidemiologists based across the region; provide guidance, direction, and mentorship to health information staff across the region- Work directly with country teams and governmental staff to better integrate epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data use and analysis into routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health system- Cultivate and establish relationships with local academic institutions, NGOs (e.g. PSI, PATH), and regional organizations (e.g. WHO, APMEN) working on data analysis or surveillance to inform elimination goals, which may include management of contracts with external partnersCommunication and knowledge management- Manage and develop resources and best practices to share lessons across teams; synthesize and disseminate findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications- Represent CHAI at external technical meetings, acting as the face of the organization to academic/technical partners within the region, including via the dissemination of findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Technology Project Management (40%)- Develop and document user-centered requirements in line with programmatic objectives and data needs, including data entry forms, user workflows, dashboards, and system integrations.- Manage technology vendors to ensure product configurations and developments are on track and in line with defined requirements; test developer outputs and provide regular feedback on bugs and functionally- Directly configure data collection, management, and reporting tools and systems as needed (e.g., DHIS2, ODK, CommCare), including user-friendly dashboards - Manage ongoing tracking and prioritization of software development activities; proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential challenges and roadblocks, and develop contingency plansTechnology Implementation (40%)- Develop system roll-out plans and support system installation, device set-up, and operational readiness ahead of implementation- Build digital and data capacity within government staff by developing manuals, SOPs, and training materials; train stakeholders and end users in the administration and use of information technology- Cultivate a culture of data-use within malaria programs by ensuring data visualizations are automated, simple, clear, and action-oriented for program staff at all levels- Develop and implement sustainability plans with Ministry of Health staff to ensure the long-term success of digital health interventionsStrategic Guidance and Stakeholder Engagement (20%)- Engage closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) programs, in-country partners, and regional/local CHAI teams to develop a deep understanding of user requirements for malaria surveillance and public health campaigns- Provide guidance to MOH programs and stakeholders in the selection and application of technology tools to solve public health problems. - Play a translational role in communicating technical approaches, software/hardware specifications, and implementation guidance to non-technical staff within the MOH, partner organizations, and other CHAI team members- Serve as a thought leader for CHAI teams, MOH programs, and stakeholders on regional and country-level digital strategies, approaches, and guidance