Global Consultant, Data Use and Decision Science (Remote, Health Sector)

Job summary

This role involves strengthening data use and decision science in countries implementing collaborative surveillance initiatives. The consultant will work remotely, focusing on enhancing public health decision-making through effective data utilization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, informatics, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology, data analytics, or a similar area.
• Proven experience in capacity building and technical mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative data use products such as outbreak situation reports and executive dashboards to support decision-making.
• Implement automated production pipelines for data products, ensuring comprehensive documentation and SOPs.
• Provide technical accompaniment and capacity building, including mentorship on data use projects.
• Train in-country teams on digital tools like DHIS2, Emergency Management System (EMS), R, and GIS for data management and analytics.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data management and visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with DHIS2, Emergency Management System (EMS), R, R markdown, and GIS tools.