Tom Milson
About Tom Milson
Tom Milson is a Neglected Tropical Disease Data and Reporting Officer at Sightsavers, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held positions at VSO and the University of Konstanz, and he has a strong academic background in history and global health.
Work at Sightsavers
Tom Milson serves as the Neglected Tropical Disease Data and Reporting Officer at Sightsavers, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he supports the implementation of Disease Specific Assessments and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) interventions. His work includes overseeing Mass Drug Administration, surgeries, and morbidity management for five Preventive Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases across Africa. Tom contributes to the Sightsavers NTD portfolio by providing data and reporting expertise, which enhances the effectiveness of health interventions.
Previous Experience at VSO
Before joining Sightsavers, Tom Milson worked at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) as an ICS Monitoring and Reporting Officer from 2020 to 2021. During his year in this role, based in London, he focused on monitoring and reporting activities related to international development projects. His experience at VSO equipped him with skills in data management and reporting, which he later applied in his current position.
Research Assistant Role
In 2019, Tom Milson worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Konstanz for ten months. This role involved supporting research initiatives, contributing to data collection and analysis, and assisting in the dissemination of findings. His experience in this position provided him with a strong foundation in research methodologies and data handling.
Education and Expertise
Tom Milson has an extensive educational background in history and global health. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Konstanz in 2019, following a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Warwick in 2018. Additionally, he completed a certification from the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick in 2016. His undergraduate studies culminated in a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Warwick, which he completed in 2017. This academic background supports his professional focus on impact measurement and quality assurance in global health and youth development.