LEAP Program Description

Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek LLC and Dexis Consulting Group is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global) a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria HIV/AIDS tuberculosis neglected tropical diseases and pandemic influenza. As of July 1 2025 LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries.

The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs LEAP provides long-term sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.

About the Position

The Senior Technical Health Informatics/Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in supporting the Nigeria Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies to strengthen and integrate national health data systems in alignment with the 2025 US-Nigeria Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Senior Technical Health Informatics/Data Scientist will support the Ministry of Health in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) within the Nigeria Ministry of Health the Data Scientist in coordination with will provide strategic oversight technical leadership and capacity building to advance the countrys digital health architecture and data-driven decision-making.

The primary focus of the Senior Technical Health Informatics/Data Scientist will be to provide technical leadership and capacity building to ensure the successful implementation of integrated cost-effective and sustainable data systems for health. This position is responsible for leading the implementation and integration of digital health solutionsincluding electronic health records (EHRs) laboratory information management systems (LIMS) health commodity inventory management systems (NHLMIS) and disease surveillance platforms (SORMAS DHIS2)across all levels of the health system. The Data Scientist will oversee the management and analysis of large complex datasets spanning multiple disease areas (HIV TB Malaria MNCH GHS Polio and Routine immunization) ensuring data quality interoperability and real-time reporting to support program monitoring evaluation and policy development.

By collaborating with government counterparts implementing partners and donors the Data Scientist will help drive the transition to government-led data management and reporting strengthen data-driven decision-making in support of the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS) Nigerias progress toward GONs national strategy to accelerate health coverage and the achievement of key health outcome and process metrics outlined in the MOU.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Technical Guidance

• Provide technical leadership in shaping Nigerias health data management and analytics strategy identifying high-value opportunities for data-driven impact in line with the MOUs digital health vision.
• Guide the translation of complex analytical insights into actionable recommendations for government and partners.
• Lead the implementation and integration of NDHI-aligned digital medical record solutions laboratory information management systems and health commodity inventory management systems across all levels of the health system.
• Oversee data governance standards and quality assurance initiatives to drive organizational data maturity and compliance with national and international standards.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives to establish and sustain integrated data systems for diverse disease areas supporting the transition to government ownership and management.

Data Analysis & Modelling

• Conduct exploratory and advanced data analysis to identify trends correlations and predictive insights across disease programs.
• Support the development and validation of statistical and machine learning models to inform program planning resource allocation and policy development.
• Oversee the integration and interoperability of data from multiple disease areas and platforms (e.g. CARD APPR DHIS2 NDARS) ensuring data completeness accuracy and reliability.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Lead the development and optimization of dashboards data visualizations and reporting tools to communicate insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Oversee the reporting of key health indicators and program outcomes on national and partner platforms ensuring alignment with MOU metrics and requirements.

Health Data Systems Integration

• Support the integration and interoperability of health data systems (EHRs LIMS NHLMIS SORMAS DHIS2) in line with the Nigeria Digital Health Architecture (NDHA) and MOU commitments.
• Ensure seamless data exchange and real-time reporting across platforms supporting national and subnational program monitoring and evaluation.

Research Learning and Performance Assessment

• Provide technical expertise in research learning and innovation supporting the adoption of new tools frameworks and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the Publications and Evidence Generation Community of Practice (CoP) to advance research and evidence dissemination goals.
• Lead the implementation of standardized performance assessment approaches including Data Quality Assurance (DQA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to optimize program outcomes and quality of care.

Program Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee the collection analysis and use of data for program monitoring reporting and policy development ensuring alignment with MOU outcome and process metrics.
• Collaborate with national agencies (DPRS NASCP NTBLCP NMEP NPHCDA NCDC) and implementing partners to strengthen integrated health data systems.
• Support the preparation of reports briefings and presentations for the Health Assistance Coordinator and other stakeholders.

Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Monitor key performance metrics across disease areas document lessons learned and disseminate success stories and innovations.
• Ensure the quality efficiency and impact of disease programs supporting the achievement of MOU targets and UHC goals.

REPORTING:

The Senior Technical Health Informatics/Data Scientistwill provide a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State at the end of each month. Additionally the Senior Technical Health Informatics/Data Scientist may be required to submit additional reports at the discretion of the U.S. Department of State and LEAP Global. The format for reporting may be adjusted with concurrence from the COR.

SUPERVISION:

In addition to your LEAP Global supervisors and POCs the Senior Technical Health Systems/Data Scientist will report to the Health Assistance Coordinator and his/her designee and has no formal supervisory responsibility. Incumbents may also have an onsite manager/supervisor with the coordinating GON ministry department or agency who will provide day-to-day direction as defined in the roles and responsibilities above

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health Epidemiology Global Health Data Science Statistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public health data management analytics and health information systems in Nigeria or similar contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in data management modeling and big data analytics.
• Experience with the management and integration of national health information systems (EHRs LIMS NHLMIS SORMAS DHIS2).
• Minimum 2 years direct experience managing or advising public health programs.
• Proven leadership in designing implementing and evaluating public health data systems at scale.
• Strong experience engaging with government agencies donors and international partners.
• Knowledge of disease control initiatives public health interventions and emergency response systems.
• Excellent leadership communication and team management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; proficiency in relevant local language(s) is an advantage.
• Good computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent organizational planning negotiating and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USG funded public health programs is an advantage.
• Technical experience working in Nigeria and knowledge of local culture is a plus.