- Company: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Nigeria (or UK/Uganda)
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: National salary and benefits of the country where the candidate has the right to work
- Deadline: 23 November 2026
About the role
Malaria Consortium is a leading non-profit organization focused on the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases. We are seeking a Surveillance Officer to join our Technical team on a permanent, full-time basis. This position is based in one of our country offices, preferably in the UK, Nigeria, or Uganda.
The role focuses on using routine programme, surveillance, and contextual data to assess and communicate the impact of our interventions. You will help build capacity in data use across country teams and support efforts to strengthen surveillance systems for better decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Assess, explain, and communicate the likely contribution and impact of Malaria Consortium interventions using routine data.
- Contribute to building capacity in surveillance data use and secondary analysis across country teams.
- Support surveillance strengthening activities and maximize the strategic use of routine data for decision-making.
- Lead efforts to connect, triangulate, and analyze data from multiple sources, including epidemiological and entomological surveillance.
- Generate actionable intelligence for programmes, policymakers, and partners.
- Contribute to strengthening epidemic preparedness and response through improved surveillance analytics and early warning approaches.
Requirements
- Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
- Experience analyzing, integrating, and interpreting routine health information systems (HMIS) and other surveillance data.
- Experience applying quantitative data analysis using statistical and data visualization software (e.g., R, Stata, Power BI).
- Ability to identify data quality issues and biases and propose solutions.
- Experience supporting the design, strengthening, or use of surveillance systems within public health programmes.
- Experience building the capacity of technical teams through mentoring, training, or coaching.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
- Right to work in one of our Malaria Consortium country offices (preferably UK, Nigeria, or Uganda).
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Application Deadline: 23rd November, 2026.
