Technical Advisor, Polio Data and Information Management

FHI 360

. Provides strategic and technical leadership for monitoring, evaluation, data quality, and data use across the AFGHS-FHI 360 Polio Activity .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $123,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in polio eradication, monitoring and evaluation, and surveillance systems, with a strong ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Proven leadership in managing multi-country data reviews and providing technical assistance to enhance country-level monitoring and data management capacity.

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Polio Eradication ExpertiseMonitoring And EvaluationData Analysis And InterpretationProject Management CertificationTechnical Assistance And Capacity Building

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Hard Skills

Data Collection And ValidationSurveillance Performance IndicatorsAnalytical Tool DevelopmentEpidemiological Data AnalysisGeographic Targeting And Resource Allocation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingWritten And Oral CommunicationCollaborationMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365SharePointSkypeZoomTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Polio SurveillanceGPEI StandardsHealth SciencesInternational DevelopmentData Quality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic and technical leadership for monitoring, evaluation, data quality, and data use across the AFGHS-FHI 360 Polio Activity
Leads collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of project performance indicators across participating countries
Establishes standardized indicator definitions, data collection, verification, aggregation, and reporting approaches
Monitors country performance against approved work plans and targets
Identifies data quality and reporting issues and strengthens country-level monitoring and data management capacity
Conducts country, regional, and global analyses of polio surveillance and program data
Analyzes AFP, environmental surveillance, laboratory, specimen referral and transport, case investigation, timeliness, completeness, and other indicators
Identifies geographic disparities, surveillance gaps, underperformance, and data-quality concerns
Develops recommendations informing work plans, geographic targeting, resource allocation, technical assistance, and corrective actions
Develops analytical tools, dashboards, data-review approaches, guidance, learning products, technical reports, presentations, and other resources
Leads periodic country and cross-country surveillance data reviews
Synthesizes findings for leadership, country programs, governments, donors, and partners
Represents FHI 360’s polio monitoring, evaluation, and data priorities with key stakeholders
Provides technical assistance, mentoring, training, and capacity strengthening to country teams and government counterparts
Supports country work plans and performance targets and contributes to technical and donor reporting
Provides technical oversight and quality assurance across participating countries
Coordinates and provides technical direction to country staff, data analysts, consultants, and technical personnel
Reviews sponsor financial and technical reports and presents progress to sponsors
May supervise staff, monitor performance, and lead professional development
Develops training and competency systems
Proactively identifies risks and creates mitigation plans
Reports to the AFGHS-FHI 360 Director, SI, with a dotted line to the Technical Director, Polio
Travel requirement: 10%–25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, or Related Field
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred
Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services in polio eradication
Documented participation on normative bodies or committees that define relevant technical guidelines
Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development
Experience leading business development efforts in the technical area
Proficient experience in current program developments in the division/unit/technical area
Prior work experience in an NGO, government agency, or private organization in polio eradication efforts
In-depth technical knowledge of polio eradication, monitoring and evaluation, and surveillance systems
Knowledge of AFP and environmental surveillance, case investigation, laboratory systems, specimen collection and transport, surveillance performance indicators, and relevant GPEI standards and guidance
Strong quantitative, analytical, diagnostic, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze complex epidemiological, surveillance, laboratory, and program performance data
Ability to assess subnational surveillance variation and distinguish surveillance weaknesses from data-quality or reporting issues
Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
Ability to lead country and multi-country data reviews
Ability to manage multiple analytical and M&E priorities across a geographically dispersed portfolio
Ability to collaborate with country teams, governments, donors, GPEI partners, and other stakeholders
Proficiency with personal computers/laptops, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams, mobile technology, and standard office equipment
Ability to pass applicable reference, criminal record, terrorism finance, and misconduct disclosure screening checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account
18 days of paid vacation per year for US-based full-time staff
12 sick days per year for US-based full-time staff
11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff
Competitive benefits package
Professional development
Policies and programs supporting a healthy work/life balance
Equal opportunity employment
Safeguarding and code-of-conduct commitments
Appropriate screening checks and misconduct disclosure procedures