Senior Technical Advisor, Data Use and Decision Science

Overview

Resolve to Save Lives is a global health organization that collaborates with local and global partners to address preventable health threats and implement life-saving solutions across more than 60 countries. The Prevent Epidemics program cooperates with Ministries of Health, national public health institutes, and implementing partners to strengthen epidemic preparedness, improve disease detection and response, and utilize data for public health action. The Senior Technical Advisor, Data Use and Decision Science focuses on connecting complex epidemiological data with strategic public health actions by supporting in-country partners in generating analytics and information products. This position is a 24-month, fixed-term, remote role.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, informatics, or statistics, with a PhD considered a plus. Candidates are required to have at least 10 years of experience in infectious disease surveillance and analytics, public health emergency management, or an equivalent area. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience designing and implementing public health information products and delivering comprehensive capacity-building training programs. Candidates must possess proficiency in R and R Markdown or Quarto for data management, analysis, and automated product generation, alongside fluency in English. Proficiency in French or Portuguese is highly desirable.

What you get

The position offers visa sponsorship for suitable candidates.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to work remotely and occasionally convene in-person for team meetings. Core responsibilities include supporting epidemic intelligence activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on workplans and budgets, providing hands-on technical accompaniment and mentorship, and leading consultative work for surveillance innovations. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, communication and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to operate effectively in a remote and distributed work environment.