Public Health Specialist at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Health Specialist

Job ID: req24050
Location: Abuja

Project Overview and Role  

• Data.FI is a multi-year global project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the host countries’ HIV and COVID-19 responses and the US Government’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) initiatives. 
• Data.FI partners with programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance. By improving global, regional, national, and community/local in-depth analyses of HIV and COVID-19 epidemiologic and programmatic data, Data.FI expedites program achievements to improve client services and attain and sustain control of the epidemics. 
• The project supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS), informing management responses to gaps in programming and sustaining impact by supporting local partner transition. 
• Data.FI also plays a key role in USAID's goals of helping partner countries on their journey to self-reliance and transitioning local organizations to prime recipients of US Government funding.  
• Data.FI project activities commenced project implementation in Nigeria in 2019 and over the years, the project has enhanced the data analytics systems with interoperability across internal and external digital health platforms, and data use activities such as investments in situation room methodology through capacity building of leadership at both the federal level and State Ministries of Health (SMOHs). 
• In FY25 (October 2024 – September 2025), Data.FI is received additional funding from USAID and being tasked to support the Federal Ministry of Health’s National Tuberculosis (TB), Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) and selected State TB and Leprosy Control Programmes (STBLCPs) through strengthening data management systems to promote data use, strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacity through mentoring, and support the operationalization of existing TB Situation Rooms (TBSRs) at the national and state levels. Data.FI will leverage on project past experiences to collaborate with the NTBLCP, STBLCPs and other TB stakeholders to build on existing gains and strengthen data use to enhance data-driven decision-making and learning among stakeholders. 
• This activity will foster a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collective problem-solving. The expected outcomes would include improved data literacy, enhanced data quality, increased collaboration, and better-informed policies. 

Purpose of Position

• Palladium is seeking a Public Health (PH) Specialist to provide strategic, programmatic, and support roles on project activities related to implementing global health security activities within the project. 
• He/She will support the routine disease surveillance and provide clinical expert support for the information systems currently supported by USAID, aligning with the national HIV surveillance guidelines.  
• He/She will support technical assistance to the Nigeria Centers for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health (FMOH), NASCP, NACA, and implementing partners in the design, implementation, and strengthening of routine disease surveillance and information systems to align with the national disease surveillance plan.   
• The Public Health Specialist will report to the Senior Public Health Surveillance Advisor. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on emerging infectious diseases and GHS strategies, including disease surveillance, outbreak response, and infection prevention and control.
• Provide technical support in facilitating multisectoral coordination to ensure effective implementation of One Health strategies and other GHS initiatives 
• Contribute to the development of national strategies and policies related to public health, including those for strengthening health systems and managing emergencies.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of health data to monitor trends, identify risks, and inform decision-making.
• Provide monthly technical reports of activities, progress, barriers, and success with a plan to address the barriers, which will form part of the Data.FI Nigeria monthly report. 
• Other duties assigned as required. 

Required Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. 
• Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in international and local settings. 
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills. 
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and provide support. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Working knowledge of the Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS), District Health Information Software, version 2 (DHIS2) system, and existing supply chain systems supporting COVID-19 epidemic interventions. 
• Working knowledge of patient-level and aggregate data management systems.  
• Ability to achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders. 
• Skills in data analysis with proficiency in a statistical package.   
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English; ability to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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