Deputy Director, Ending Infectious Diseases
Core
Drive a research and learning agenda to accelerate the eradication of polio and malaria by 2045, shaping strategy and generating actionable insights for global health decision-makers.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & research leader (infectious diseases)
Builds
High-quality research, analysis, and actionable insights to inform policy, program design, and investment decisions for ending infectious diseases.
Domain
Global health, infectious disease control, immunization, and health systems strengthening.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, evidence synthesis, mixed-methods research, stakeholder influence, resource allocation, team management, technical judgment in disease control
Preferred skills
Expertise in malaria and/or polio, experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, deep technical collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Hold accountability for EGH's contributions toward immunization and infectious disease control priorities; Lead a sub-team of technical experts spanning immunization, polio, malaria, and surveillance; Synthesize complex evidence to shape investment and research priorities; Manage strategic relationships with governments, multilateral banks, and academic institutions; Allocate resources across strategic priorities to maximize impact; Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director on Goal 2 strategy and impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant management responsibility