Surveillance Officer at Malaria Consortium | Bethnal Green, United Kingdom
Company/Recruiter: Malaria Consortium
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
United Kingdom, Bethnal Green
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Closing date
Nov 23, 2026
Employer
Malaria Consortium
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Surveillance Officer
- Employer: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Bethnal Green, Greater London
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Permanent
- Closing Date: November 23, 2026
About the Employer
Malaria Consortium is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in Nigeria. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, they lead and support major malaria control initiatives in the country, including Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP), NetWorks, and MAPS. Their areas of focus include technical support for malaria control.
Key Responsibilities
- Support country and multi-country programmes and projects in strengthening surveillance systems.
- Maximize the strategic use of routine data for decision-making, programme optimisation, and impact assessment.
- Lead efforts to connect, triangulate, and analyse data from multiple sources, including epidemiological and entomological surveillance, routine health information systems, digital platforms, logistics systems, surveys, and contextual datasets.
- Generate actionable intelligence for programmes, policymakers, and partners.
- Contribute to strengthening epidemic preparedness and response through improved surveillance analytics, early warning approaches, and evidence use.
- Use routine programme, surveillance, and contextual data to assess, explain, and communicate the likely contribution and impact of Malaria Consortium interventions.
- Contribute to building capacity in surveillance data use and secondary analysis across Malaria Consortium country teams.
- Provide support to surveillance strengthening activities conducted by Malaria Consortium as needed.
Requirements
- Possess a postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
- Have experience analysing, integrating, and interpreting routine health information systems (HMIS) and/or other surveillance data alongside data from multiple sources to inform public health programmes and generate actionable insights.
- Demonstrate experience applying epidemiological and statistical methods to assess programme impact using routine data.
- Possess an understanding of epidemic preparedness and response concepts and the role of surveillance data in early warning and response.
- Have experience applying quantitative data analysis using statistical and data visualisation software such as R, Stata, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Show experience supporting the design, strengthening, or use of surveillance systems within public health programmes.
- Have experience working in public health programmes, NGOs, government, or research institutions.
- Demonstrate experience building the capacity of technical teams through mentoring, training, coaching, or other learning approaches.
- Exhibit strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Possess an understanding of surveillance systems and their role in public health programmes.
- Be able to identify data quality issues and biases and propose solutions.
- Have strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
- Possess organizational and project management skills.
- Maintain a high level of computer literacy.
- Hold the right to work in one of Malaria Consortium's Country offices, preferably the UK, Nigeria, or Uganda.
What We Offer
- The postholder will receive the national salary and benefits of the country where they have the right to work.
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- The role is based in Bethnal Green, Greater London.
How to Apply
- Carefully read all stated requirements for the position.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any other necessary documents as requested in the listing.
- Submit your application by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of November 23, 2026.
Application Tips
- Highlight your postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field in your application.
- Emphasize your experience in analysing and integrating data from various sources, particularly routine health information systems, to inform public health programmes.
- Showcase your proficiency in using statistical and data visualisation software like R, Stata, or Power BI.
- Detail your experience in building the capacity of technical teams through training or mentoring.
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