Technical Advisor, Surveillance, Data Use and Decision Science
Quick answer
Resolve to Save Lives is hiring a remote mid-level Technical Advisor for Surveillance, Data Use and Decision Science in Kinshasa, DRC, with a focus on strengthening data governance and public health surveillance.
- Role
- Technical Advisor, Surveillance, Data Use and Decision Science
- Organization
- Resolve to Save Lives
- Location
- Remote - Kinshasa, DRC
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Resolve to Save Lives is seeking a Technical Advisor for Surveillance, Data Use and Decision Science to strengthen collaboration, governance, and the use of public health data to improve disease surveillance at the national and subnational levels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
What you'll do
- Provide technical support and mentorship to public health emergency management
- Develop and improve key data products
- Support data-driven decision-making and capacity building
- Engage with stakeholders to improve data sharing and use
- Support the development of strategic documents and guidelines
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement for new or existing initiatives
What it takes
- Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in public health or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in capacity-building, training, and mentorship
- Advanced R skills, including data preparation, descriptive statistics, data visualization, geospatial mapping
- Intermediate proficiency in R Shiny and Quarto or Markdown
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, retirement contributions, paid annual leave, professional development, home office setup benefits, up-to-date computer equipment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote with a focus on Kinshasa, DRC.
What is the compensation?
The salary is competitive and set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector in DRC, but the exact offer will be determined by various factors.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field, and at least 8 years of experience in public health or related discipline.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the job posting on the Resolve to Save Lives website.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include health insurance, retirement contributions, paid annual leave, professional development, home office setup benefits, and up-to-date computer equipment.
How to apply
Apply directly on Resolve to Save Lives's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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