Senior NTD Integrated Surveillance Lead

Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 238,000 - 406,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gates Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer, Integrated Surveillance for NTDs, to lead post-validation surveillance innovation. The role sits in the NTD Upstream team, guiding evidence-based strategies and investments with Ministries of Health and global partners.

An 18-month Limited Term Employment position with relocation to Seattle is offered. You will work with Upstream and Downstream colleagues, shaping integrated surveillance platforms that support multiple diseases while advancing

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, infectious disease, or related field.
• Experience in global health, disease surveillance, and multi-disease integration in Africa or similar contexts.
• Experience using AI or modelling to support public health decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the innovation agenda for post-validation NTD surveillance.
• Define evidence base and strategies for integrated PES for priority NTDs.
• Engage with Ministries of Health and global partners to align surveillance investments.
• Collaborate with Upstream and Downstream teams to deploy digital tools and data use activities.
• Represent the foundation in global discussions on NTD surveillance and integration.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public health

Infectious disease

AI

Epidemiological modelling

Education

Advanced degree in epidemiology/public health/infectious disease

Job description

The Gates Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer, Integrated Surveillance for NTDs, to lead post-validation surveillance innovation. The role sits in the NTD Upstream team, guiding evidence-based strategies and investments with Ministries of Health and global partners.

An 18-month Limited Term Employment position with relocation to Seattle is offered. You will work with Upstream and Downstream colleagues, shaping integrated surveillance platforms that support multiple diseases while advancing