Specialist, Surveillance, Strategy, Investment & Evidence Division (GL D)

About the role

The Global Fund is hiring a Specialist for its Surveillance, Strategy, Investment & Evidence Division (GL D) in Geneva, on a defined duration until December 2029. Working under the supervision of the Senior Specialist, Surveillance and Health Information Systems, the role supports strengthening country-level health intelligence through data governance and more integrated, interoperable use of surveillance data, and supports a regional initiative to improve cross-border risk assessment and coordinated response. The position requires knowledge of infectious disease surveillance, health information systems, digital health and data governance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide grant portfolio-facing surveillance and health intelligence advice, including analysis, technical recommendations, gap identification, investment prioritization and review of funding requests and grant documents.
• Contribute to grant design, implementation and oversight with inputs on governance, data architecture, standards, interoperability, cybersecurity, sustainability and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate the implementation of collaborative surveillance initiatives, including workplans, procurement, supplier coordination, budget tracking, risk identification and reporting.
• Develop and share practical resources such as terms of reference, competency frameworks, reference architectures, operational frameworks and cost-benefit tools.
• Facilitate coordination with internal and external stakeholders, prepare meetings, capture documentation and escalate strategic or sensitive issues to the Senior Specialist.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in epidemiology or another public health-related field, or a medical degree with training in applied epidemiology.
• Relevant experience in disease surveillance, health intelligence, digital health, health information systems or related systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries.
• Demonstrated experience advising governments, donors or international organizations on surveillance, health intelligence, digital health strategy, governance, data use and system integration.
• Proven ability to turn complex technical issues into practical investment recommendations, grant design choices, procurement specifications and implementation support.
• Experience supporting multi-country initiatives, technical assistance, suppliers, consultants, budgets, deliverables and performance reporting.
• Strong experience working with Ministries of Health, implementing partners, donors and technical agencies.
• Excellent English, preferably with good working French; other languages are an asset.

Required skills

• Desirable: knowledge of Global Fund grant processes, catalytic investments, Matching Funds, Strategic Initiatives, RSSH investments, KPI reporting and portfolio implementation.
• Desirable: experience with standards-based surveillance, digital health architectures, health data governance, HMIS, laboratory information systems, supply chain systems and primary health care digitalization.
• Desirable: experience in HIV, TB, malaria, epidemic and pandemic preparedness, community health and integrated service delivery.