Palladium is currently seeking a Country Director, Jamaica to support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) award. Data.FI is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Data.FI partners with PEPFAR programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS) and conduct in-depth analysis of epidemiologic and program data to inform management responses to gaps in programming and sustain impact by supporting local partner transition.

In Jamaica, Data.FI will lead a team of technical advisors with expertise in digital health and data analytics to support the government through USAID to better monitor and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Country Director for Data.FI, Jamaica will provide leadership to and be responsible for the successful management of the Data.FI program in Jamaica, including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and submission of all technical products to the highest standard of quality, financial management and compliance.

This position is based in Kingston, Jamaica. The initial position term is 12 months, with an extension dependent on continued project funding.