About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
About the Programs - WMNC (Safe Water, Maternal health, New program development, Cost-effectiveness) Team
One of Evidence Action’s newest initiatives is the Maternal Syphilis Screening and Treatment Program in which we partner with Ministries of Health to increase syphilis screening and treatment among pregnant women in an effort to prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy carry a significant risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, and cognitive and physical disability.
Across the globe, syphilis infection in pregnancy leads to over 200,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths - more than the child mortality caused by HIV - and over 100,000 instances of disability in newborns. Our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis.
Our maternal syphilis program launched in Liberia in 2020 and are now in the midst of expanding the program to Zambia, Cameroon, and Indonesia. We are keen to continue growing the program to support the many governments across Africa and Asia who are working to adopt the HIV/syphilis dual test and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of syphilis.
The Role
Being the second person with this position and in a context of rapid program expansion in the country, this position holds particular importance because the Senior Associate will be key to strengthen the strong working relationship established with the MoH at all levels of the health system. As such, this position requires strong program management, analytical, proactivity, problem-solving and communication skills.
The Senior Associate, SFS Program will be providing direct support to the Cameroon Country Director on planning and implementation of all Maternal Syphilis program activities. The Senior Associate will have a program pair, he/she shall closely collaborating with.
Responsibilities
- Participate in program strategy meetings with key government partners and support implementation of program activities;
- Assist in the iteration of training materials, job aids, curriculum, mentorship and supervision tools for the program as needed;
- Support the Ministry of Health and other key partners, at central and decentralized levels, to implement a training-of-trainers cascade or an alternative training and supportive supervision strategy which builds the requisite capacity and skills among front-line healthcare providers;
- Communicate regularly with trainers and healthcare facility providers;
- Document implementation successes and challenges and propose recommendations for improving the quality of the program;
- Collaborate with relevant supply chain stakeholders to quantify commodities for program implementation and assist in the mitigation of supply chain challenges;
- Prepare and conduct visits to facilities with designated staff from the central, regional, and/or district MoH and provide real-time coaching and feedback to healthcare providers to strengthen services;
- Assist in regular monitoring and evaluation of program activities;
- Develop reports and presentations for internal and external use;
- Provide ongoing and regular support to program-related units and departments of the MoH (e.g. PMTCT team, Maternal and Child Health team, Lab team, etc.) and other key partners as needed in coordination with the Country Director;
- Other tasks, as needed.
- Baccalauréat/ Bachelor degree in public health, international development, economics, business, or related field;
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in demanding and results-driven environment;
- Experience working in the Cameroun health sector and stakeholder engagement;
- Strong program management, technical skills, and strategic / operational planning with experience in project design and implementation;
- Ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, ranging from senior Ministry of Health leadership to frontline healthcare providers and community-based volunteers;
- Willing to travel on short notice, to multitask, to work in ambiguity and to respond to instruction from multiple sources;
- Naturally inquisitive, proactive, sceptical, intellectually curious, detail-oriented and organised;
- Inspired by Evidence Action’s mission to bring proven interventions to scale, improving the lives of millions;
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively;
- Excellent planning, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills;
- Ability to work on a team and engage across time zones and functions;
- Must have: Oral and written English and French fluency;
- Ability to legally work in Cameroun without visa or work permit sponsorship.
Position Location
Role will be based in Cameroun.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Camerounian employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Cameroun for roles based in Cameroun.
Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance,
- Retirement savings options,
- Paid leave,
- Avenues for engagement and recognition.
- Training & Development
What We Do
Evidence Action is a global non-profit operating in seven countries in Africa and Asia. We were founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global poverty–many of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions.
Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year by supporting governments to deworm and through our last-mile delivery network providing safe water access. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters.
Every part of our work across the lifecycle of our programs is driven by evidence. This starts with the interventions we select to invest in, and continues as we use real-time data to refine and adapt our operations, including responding rapidly and effectively to resolve challenges as they arise.
Our pursuit of cost-effectiveness is driven by a recognition that when we optimize every aspect of our programs, we can reach as many people–and do as much good– as possible with each dollar. We measure value for money in terms of the number of lives we can help improve.
Scale enables our massive impact. We invest in solutions for which the need is great, and leverage existing networks like schools or community organizations to grow rapidly, minimize costs, and increase efficiencies. We think big and act urgently–because poverty does not wait.
By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more
