Associate

Surgo Ventures is obsessed with solving big health problems with precision. Our services and products enable clients in the private and public sectors to deliver personalized health solutions designed to meet people's unique needs. Our scientists and health experts use behavioral science, data science, and artificial intelligence to unlock innovative scalable solutions that improve and save lives. Our work spans the globe, from projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, India and other  low- and middle-income countries on issues like COVID-19, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, and mental health. 

We are a growing team with ambitious plans and are in search of top-class talent who want to roll up their sleeves and come work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to help solve big problems. We love our work and we think you will too.   

Role Description:

Our organization is growing fast, and we are looking for a versatile associate to join our growing team. Someone who gets excited with numbers and wants to tell a compelling story around it. Someone who is passionate to drive social impact using the latest research and data methods. Someone who can be the go-to person in the team to get things done and moving. Someone who is willing to play multiple roles ranging from doing quick and intense literature reviews and landscape analyses, to undertaking more sophisticated analyses and storytelling, to monitoring and providing hands-on support to interventions on the ground. This person will work at the center of several of Surgo’s innovative programs tackling the most urgent problems today. The role provides an avenue for career growth inside a young and dynamic organization and is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use their research, data, and program management skills for social impact.

Key duties & responsibilities

  • Conduct scientific literature reviews, landscaping and scoping analyses to inform analysis and contextualization of findings in key areas such as COVID, maternal health, reproductive health, and TB

  • Undertake analysis of data, its translation into insights and compelling storylines 

  • Visualize results for easy interpretation and application of insights, using graphics and layman’s language to communicate findings

  • Provide oversight of implementation of individual programs through day-to-day coordination, analysis and review of data, client management, and problem solving

  • Coordinate cross-project activities to ensure program goals and deliverables are on track

  • Draft sections of key documents, reports, presentations, and other communications materials for a variety of purposes and audiences

  • Work collaboratively with other Surgo team members in management of data platforms and initiatives

  • Support proposal development through writing, research, and task management

  • Support scientific communication to journals and conferences

  • Be a source of knowledge for the team through the analysis of literature, policy, technology, and business model developments as they relate to Surgo goals

Core knowledge & skills:

  • Solid understanding of data, and experience or familiarity with research and analytical methods

  • Ability to play with data and findings to translate into compelling stories

  • Highly-organized and efficient; able to prioritize work based on minimal direction and multiple competing priorities

  • Proven track record of working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments & ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and drive immediate results

  • Familiarity and/or experience working in the international development landscape including partners, donors, and governments

  • Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment

  • Creativity, broad knowledge, and out-of-the-box thinking

Candidates may have exposure to and interest in data science, and if so core knowledge and skills include:

  •  Excellent data analysis skills in statistical packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, STATA, etc

  • Strong data visualization skills including Tableau and other tools

  • Proficiency with data mining, data validation, data cleaning, and ability to dealing with missing data

  • Proficiency in applying and interpreting statistical methods, including descriptive and regression analysis

Preferred requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree. Graduate degree preferred. 

  • At least 3-5 years’ work experience in a field requiring research and analytical skills

  • Consulting background highly preferred 

  • Experience working in a fast paced environment that involved working on multiple projects 

  • Excellent research and analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills 

  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and visual presentation) skills

  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word

  • High level of familiarity with statistical methods

  • Experience working in health and/or social impact is desired 

  • Must have a US work permit

Location: Washington, DC. We currently work in a hybrid manner in our DC office two days/week.

Compensation: Competitive.  

Travel: 10-15% possible once safe to do so

What you’ll love about Surgo:

  • Competitive compensation and health benefits

  •  4 weeks PTO, 10+ holidays, 12 sick days

  • Highly competitive 401K 

  • 3 months paid parental leave

  • Cell phone reimbursement 

  • Professional Development opportunities

  • Hybrid environment/Remote friendly

  • Fantastic colleagues and opportunity to solve tough challenges in health

Our Hiring Philosophy:

We hire for passion and core competencies. 

We look for problem solvers and lateral thinkers. 

We love it if you have done different things with your time. 

If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if your experience doesn’t match all the requirements listed above.

Application:

  • Interested applicants, please apply here.

  • Short-listed applicants will go through several steps: interview with the hiring manager, a take-home project, and an “on-site” (virtual or otherwise) with the team.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy:

Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes a stronger team and more impactful organization and we are committed to related team development. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly affected encouraged to apply.