About the job
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we implement data-driven interventions that significantly improve lives on an extraordinary scale. We tackle overlooked global health challenges by deploying validated solutions that create healthier futures for generations to come.
Our model translates cutting-edge academic research—some from Nobel laureates—into actionable programs. We meticulously measure progress and outcomes at each phase to ensure we genuinely impact the lives of those living in poverty and afflicted by preventable health issues. Operating in 9 countries, our dedicated team of over 800 professionals has positively reached more than 500 million individuals, collaborating closely with governments to scale these vital interventions.
- Our Deworm the World initiative has administered over 2 billion treatments, drastically reducing worm prevalence and yielding productivity gains exceeding $23 billion.
- Through Safe Water Now, we have saved the lives of more than 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, our team is our most valuable asset. You will collaborate with high-achieving colleagues in a work environment that fosters innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team thrives on disruptive thinking and believes in actively engaging to achieve results. If you seek purposeful work with the flexibility to make a difference, consider joining us to create measurable change for millions.
The Role
As the head of Evidence Action’s newly established In-Line Chlorination Innovation Team under the Safe Water Now Program, you will play a crucial role in enhancing access to safe drinking water across Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and India through water chlorination. Supported by rigorous research that indicates chlorination can decrease child mortality by over 20%, our safe water initiatives represent some of the most cost-effective health interventions globally.
The latest intervention, In-Line Chlorination (ILC), automatically treats water as it flows through piped systems, requiring less behavior change from end users than traditional methods. As ILC expands, pivotal questions remain regarding optimizing device performance, minimizing operational costs, and enhancing community engagement. Effectively addressing these questions will determine the scalability and cost-effectiveness of ILC, enabling it to reach millions more individuals. Evidence Action is committed to investing in a dedicated Innovation team to uncover those solutions.
In this role, based in Mbale, Uganda, you will recruit and develop a specialized team, conducting rapid field pilots to evaluate the most promising enhancements to the ILC model. Where pilots demonstrate success, you will ensure these innovations are integrated across our portfolio and into future regions. This position exists at the intersection of Evidence Action's Uganda country team, the Regional team in Kenya, and the Global team in the United States.