Senior Program Officer, Integrated Surveillance for NTDs

The role

The Senior Program Officer, Integrated Surveillance for NTDs will lead the innovation agenda for post-validation NTD surveillance, working closely with the Upstream and Downstream teams to develop and steward an evidence-based strategy for surveillance and operational research.

What you'll do

• Develop and steward an evidence-based strategy for post-elimination surveillance (PES) for each of the Foundation's six priority NTDs
• Define the evidence base required to answer the questions that matter most for NTD surveillance integration
• Design and oversee a portfolio of operational research studies that address the technical and operational gaps impeding evidence-based surveillance of NTDs post-elimination
• Collaborate with the Downstream team to engage with national programs and regional bodies in Africa to co-develop integrated NTD post-validation surveillance strategies
• Represent the foundation at high-level convenings, technical working groups, and donor consultations focused on NTD post-validation surveillance and integration

What it takes

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, infectious disease, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in global health, with proven expertise in NTD or other campaign-based health programs, disease surveillance, and multi-disease integration in Africa
• Demonstrated track record designing and leading operational research in African contexts
• Demonstrated engagement with digital health infrastructures for surveillance and the application of AI or epidemiological modeling to support public health decision-making
• Experience collaborating within and driving change through the global health ecosystem, including WHO HQ and AFRO
• Extensive experience working successfully with Ministries of Health and National Public Health Institutes in Africa

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities

How to apply

Apply directly on Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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