Senior Associate, Programmes

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.

The Role

Supports Kenya’s Deworm the World Initiative in delivering the national STH/SCH programme’s transition to targeted treatment, surveillance, and government-led control. The role manages programme workstreams spanning epidemiological classification, targeted Mass drug Administration, surveillance and early-warning response, drug supply chains, and health systems strengthening; provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and county systems; and supports the handover of routine functions. The Senior Associate also ensures effective delivery of school-based deworming where indicated, using programme data and field insights to guide planning, resolve uncertainties, and strengthen evidence-led implementation.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate targeted treatment, surveillance, classification, and related programme workstreams in line with national STH/SCH guidance.
• Provide day-to-day technical assistance to government counterparts and support planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and partner meetings.
• Review programme plans, guidelines, SOPs, and reports; document implementation challenges, lessons, and recommendations.
• Maintain and update county/IU classification and surveillance data, support impact assessments and field surveillance, and facilitate timely notify–verify–investigate–respond actions.
• Ensure accurate flow of classification, surveillance, coverage, and treatment data into KHIS, eCHIS, IDB, and other reporting systems.
• Support JAP/JRSM submissions, drug quantification, delivery monitoring, redistribution, and supply-chain reporting in collaboration with MoH and KEMSA.
• Coordinate county advocacy, training cascades, community mobilization, MDA scheduling, field supervision, and implementation monitoring.
• Ensure MDA occurs only where indicated, monitor coverage, dosing, compliance, adverse events, and implementation fidelity, and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Train and supervise data collectors and field teams, maintain accurate programme records, and support post-MDA reconciliation and reporting.
• Support evidence and classification documentation for national reporting and validation processes, including EPHP requirements, and undertake other assigned duties.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely, complete, and accurate programme reports and government technical assistance.
• Accurate and timely JAP/JRSM submissions aligned with current classification and treatment needs.
• Timely drug delivery monitoring, redistribution, and resolution of supply issues.
• Training and targeted MDA activities completed on schedule and according to guidance.
• Same-day escalation of severe adverse events and confirmed surveillance signals.
• Timely collection, cleaning, validation, and reporting of programme data.
• Timely root-cause analysis of unexpected MLE variations and actionable feedback to government.
• Accurate, up-to-date county/IU classification records maintained within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of program implementation experience.
• Proven teamwork, cross-cultural, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with government stakeholders.
• Strong multitasking, time management, and communication skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and constructively involved in organizational development.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, reliable, flexible, and proactive.
• Proficient in standard office software and web research.
• Discreet with confidential matters.
• Humble, self-reflective, and possesses a sense of humor.
• Willingness to build working knowledge of surveillance-based and classification-driven programme design as the NSBDP transitions from broad MDA delivery toward targeted treatment and government-owned control.

Benefits

Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide*. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical cover for self and dependents)
• Pension/Retirement savings options
• Paid leave
• Avenues for engagement and recognition