Strategic Information Specialist at Abt Global, Harare

Identify and lead activities to improve data collection, reporting, analysis, presentation and use within the NMCP at all levels, including the use of DHIS2 for malaria data.
Design and lead capacity strengthening efforts for NMCP and MOHCC stakeholders in data analysis, data quality assurance approaches, data visualization, and data use.
Provide technical leadership to identify strategies to institutionalize a culture of data use for malaria programmatic decision making in Zimbabwe.
Support NMCP in reviewing and packaging data to better inform decision making, including distribution and dissemination of information among key stakeholders.

Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 8 years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology or other health related field.
10+ years of experience in leading monitoring, evaluation and learning priorities on health or malaria programs.
Malaria program experience.
Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Proven experience in data analysis and ability to teach and mentor stakeholders and other staff.
Substantial experience in building capacity of government and/or local partner staff in data generation, analysis and/or use.
Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
Willingness to travel within the country as needed.
Oral and written English language required, additional knowledge of recognized local languages preferred.

Strategic Information Specialist