Clinton Health Access Initiative Jobs: Associate, Community Mobilization

Country: Botswana

Type: Full Time

Program (Division): Access Programs - Global Malaria

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Overview of Role:

The Botswana’s National Malaria Programme (NMP) and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) are seeking 5 Malaria Community Mobilization Associates to provide support to strengthen community outreach, awareness creation, and training sessions to prevent malaria and maximize the impact of vector control interventions. These individuals, who will be based at the district (5 positions) level in Okavango, Bobirwa, Tutume, Boteti and Chobe districts, will work with District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) and national staff in Gaborone. Potential candidates are expected to analyze and monitor disease-related data to inform optimal approaches to best develop and implement health awareness campaigns and manage the operation of culturally appropriate community mobilization and advocacy strategies to improve uptake of interventions, contribute to field studies to enhance and facilitate planning and uptake of vector control interventions, and develop and manage strong relationships with the NMP, District Health Management Teams (DHMTs), relevant country partners and community based organizations.

Prior experience overseeing advocacy, health promotion and partnership development programs within Ministries of Health, and field work in infectious disease endemic setting or in low malaria transmission areas in southern Africa would be an advantage. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, leadership and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently to design, implement and monitor health promotion, community mobilization and advocacy elimination strategies with emphasis on policy support and social acceptance centered on malaria control and prevention.

Successful candidates should be strategic, out-of-the-box thinkers who are capable of facilitating high-level strategic discussions with a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary set of actors including local health workers, community based organizations and households. In addition, candidates will often have to deal with sensitive and complex problems at community level, and are expected to learn about a range of programs and projects to support their implementation activities at community levels.

This position will be based in malaria-endemic and non-endemic areas, with travel within the country to support health promotion and education activities. He/she will work directly with the NMP Manager, Health Promotion and Education officers at the national and district level officers, and execute activities prioritized by the NMP.

Note: All candidates are required to state their preference (district name) in their cover letters.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the NMP and District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) regarding malaria elimination and prevention of outbreaks - specifically related to health education and promotion, community mobilization, and advocacy for resources (e.g. LLINs).
• Conduct relevant analyses using surveillance and intervention data gathered at health facilities, communities and national intervention campaigns to understand key factors for improving community based health promotion and mobilization activities, and selection of appropriate interventions (e.g. SBCC).
• Provide support and guidance to the NMP and DHMTs on the implementation of community sensitisation, mobilisation and outreach regarding malaria prevention messages (adverts, posters and radio campaigns) at district level
• Design and produce appropriate information, education and communication (IEC) materials for malaria elimination in close consultation with national and district level health promotion and education teams.
• Utilise existing community structures and resources e.g. traditional healers, village health committee (VHCs) and community based organizations as conduits for social dialogue for malaria elimination messages.
• Work with the NMP and national health promotion and education officers to monitor and track programme performance against the malaria elimination targets for health promotion and education.
• Support DHMTs in selection, planning and training of community mobilizers and volunteers for outreach campaigns and implementation of vector control interventions (e.g. LLINs mass distribution and IRS campaigns).
• Work with DHMTs to compile comprehensive reports on community mobilization and health education and promotion activities.
• Support standardized approaches for producing and updating national and district level advocacy and communication strategies for malaria elimination.
• Work with the malaria programme staff to review and identify current and potential novel approaches to prevent malaria transmission and potential outbreaks through evidence-based materials and studies.
• Participate in country stakeholder meetings and conferences, and liaise with relevant implementing partners to facilitate targeted approaches on health promotion and education, community mobilisation and advocacy for malaria elimination.

• Any other tasks identified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, communication, gender studies, sociology, anthropology, community development, health administration, or other related fields
• 2+ years of proven working experience in the field of public health, specifically development and implementation of malaria advocacy and community mobilization activities
• Significant practical experience in the provision of technical or program management experience on health promotion and education to national malaria programs in developing countries preferably in southern Africa
• Excellent planning and coordination skills with proven ability to work within a team setting, and build and maintain strong relationships in a multicultural environment
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication (English and Setswana) skills, and strong organizational abilities, detail-oriented approach, and willingness to respect and understand diverse cultural perspectives

Advantages:
• Experience working with Ministries of Health and/or other government sectors and partners
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, presentation, quantitative, and problem solving skills

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Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement is responsible for assisting with the national scale up of training of health care workers in partnership with Government.  The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team and reports to the HRH Procurement Program Manager. The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, companies, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with MoH and the HRH Procurement Program Manager, support the tendering process for  contractor(s) to build strategic infrastructure investments in targeted health training institutions across Zambia
• Make regular site visits to supervise the construction sites in collaboration with MoH, as requested by the HRH Procurement Program Manager
• Support the CHAI procurement process under the direction of the HRH Procurement Program Manager including sourcing of suppliers; requesting quotations; negotiating prices and contracts; drafting purchase orders; confirming orders; receiving, storing and transporting supplies
• Monitor the program progress and deliverables against the work plan
• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to strengthen government systems as they relate to infrastructure development and maintenance; HRH recruitment, training and subsequent deployment; procurement and supply chain for HRH maximized productivity
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the HRH Procurement Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of four years work experience
• Proven track record of effective project management, procurement and ability to generate results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Previous experience working in a structured procurement department
• Familiarity with GRZ public health sector systems

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia

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Driver

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Driver will be responsible for the administration and management of CHAI vehicles to ensure efficient and smooth provision of transport in the CHAI Zambia office. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive CHAI vehicles safely to transport staff and passengers in accordance with schedules and as required both in/from office and for National field trips;
• Collect and deliver mail/goods as directed;
• Load and unload vehicles;
• Clean vehicles and ensure that they are maintained in a neat and tidy condition at all times;
• Ensure fuel, water and oil  are maintained at the specified level at all times  and check on the general roadworthiness of vehicles prior to trips;
• Maintain an accurate driver’s log book and other service documents in accordance with procedures and accounts for fuel receipts;
• Report any malfunctioning of the vehicle so that any necessary repairs can be done timeously;
• Assist with registry work in processing of mail and the operation of office machinery;
• Assist with office logistics such as photocopying, binding, faxing, stationery requirements etc

• Reports to HR & Administration Manager

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess a grade twelve certificate
• Must be a holder of a clean driver’s license
• Must have at least three (3) years working experience in a reputable organization

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Program Officer Logistics

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Program Officer Logistics will be responsible for assisting with scale up of training for health workers in partnership with Government. The Program Officer Logistics is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team, and reports to the HRH Procurement Program Manager. The Program Officer Logistics will work in close collaboration with the government and HRH team and may interact on an adhoc basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society, under the guidance of the HRH Procurement Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to provide the necessary logistics to support the strengthening of government systems as they relate to health training institutions infrastructure development; HRH recruitment, training and subsequent deployment; procurement and supply chain for HRH maximized productivity
• Support the CHAI procurement process under the direction of the HRH Procurement Program Manager and in collaboration with the SPO infrastructure, deployment and procurement.  This may involve but not be exclusive to visiting local suppliers; requesting quotations; negotiating prices and contracts; drafting purchase orders; confirming orders; receiving, storing and transporting supplies
• Monitor the program progress and deliverables against the work plan
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the HRH Procurement Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide logistical support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of three years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

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HRH Analyst

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The HRH Analyst is a part of the CHAI Zambia Human Resources for Health (HRH) team, and reports to the M&E HRH Program Manager. The HRH Analyst is responsible for assisting and managing quantitative and qualitative data for the HRH team, guiding analytical and cost-effective HRH interventions. The HRH Analyst will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in planning, coordination, and communications directly with the Government to launch and implement projects to alleviating the HRH crisis in Zambia.  Respond to requests for technical assistance with speed and high-quality products.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance to the HRH team and Government by serving as a resource for all HRH data, best practices and evidence in the HRH sector
• Assist with the management, updating, and modification of multiple, complex databases housed at CHAI, MoH, MCDMCH and the regulatory bodies and; produce and present analyses from large, complex databases to quantify different aspects of the HRH crisis in Zambia, and forecast the impact that different interventions could make.
• Manage the CHA and SBA data system, building GRZ capacity, and generating quarterly and additional data reports as requested
• Manage the CHA data collected through DHIS II and download for analyses for GRZ, donor and HRH team use in order to inform programme implementation and development
• Participate in the training of GRZ staff and CHAs in the utilization of DHIS II through all aspects from data inputting to report generation
• Collaborate with HRH team to implement both quantitative and qualitative evaluations
• Partner with GRZ and HRH team to create sound and analyzable monitoring and supervision systems
• Coordinate the development of healthcare worker registers with GRZ
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the M&E HRH Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of three years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of effective project management and ability to generate results
• Very strong quantitative skills, including significant experience with financial modeling in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure on complex projects
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Excellent quantitative, problem solving, analytical and statistical analysis skills (including strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with STATA or SAS)
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia
• Familiarity with GRZ healthcare worker’s training curriculums, teaching methodologies, the public health sector systems and DHIS II
• Experience in quantitative or qualitative research
• Experience in financial modeling and data analysis

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Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening is responsible for assisting with the national scale up of training of health care workers in partnership with Government. The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team, and reports to the HRH Program Manager SBA. The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with GRZ, the General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNC) and Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), coordinate a comprehensive curriculum review of the Certified Midwifery program and the Clinical Officer General training program that creates training efficiencies and enhances teaching methodologies
• Collaborate with HRH team to support GRZ in developing a sound and cost effective implementation strategy for SBA scale up, with particular focus on incorporating all curriculum and/or policy changes as a result of the curriculum reviews
• Support targeted SBA training institutions to utilizing the revised curriculums
• In collaboration with GRZ, enhance the SBA mentorship and supervision system using best practices
• Coordinate systems strengthening efforts with GRZ, such as enforcement of the compulsory service scheme, HR systems management, and supply chain system strengthening efforts
• Collaborate with HRH team to collect data regarding SBA training, supportive supervision and mentorship to allow for monitoring and evaluation of the program and reporting against program indicators.
• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to strengthen government systems as they relate to the SBAs and their referral health facilities
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the SBA HRH Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of four years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of effective project management and ability to generate results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, HPCZ etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia
• Familiarity with GRZ healthcare worker’s training curriculums, teaching methodologies and the public health sector systems

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Coordinator, Commodity Management Platform

Country: Uganda

City: Kampala

Type: Temporary – Full Time (ineligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Additional Location Description 

Will be seconded to National Medical Stores in Entebbe, Uganda

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

The Coordinator, Commodity Management Platform will be seconded to the National Medical Stores (NMS)—the supplier of medicines and medical supplies to the public health sector—to support the development and implementation of a software tool that CHAI and NMS are creating in partnership. The Coordinator, Commodity Management Platform will be responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day processes surrounding the tool including data entry, liaising with NMS staff throughout the organizationto collect data and execute on the key processes, making sure that processes and functions of the tool are carried out on time, sharing feedback and ideas for improvement about the tool with CHAI, and finding ways to improve and streamline key workflow processes. This role will be a 6 month contract with the possibility of renewal pending the needs of the project.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with attention to detail, an ability to see “the big picture,” strong communication skills, and a focus on going above and beyond what is required. The Coordinator must be able to function independently and flexibly, be a strong team player, build strong professional relationships, and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the day-to-day coordination and processes required by the tool and maintain responsibility for key deliverables associated with the tool
2. Complete data entry for key inputs to the tool
3. Monitor progress of importing data into the software, identifies and corrects errors, and locates missing data
4. Liaise with NMS staff to obtain data, monitor the status of order receipt and delivery schedules as it relates to inputs in the tool
5. Generate reports and analytics from the tool as needed
6. Become extremely knowledgeable about the software tool, becoming the internal “expert” on the tool
7. Other tasks as requested by NMS and CHAI

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment
• Proficiency in MS office applications is a must; expertise is a plus
• Proficiency using internet-based tools/software
• Previous experience completing highly detailed data entry
• Previous experience in an executive assistant capacity is a plus
• A proven track record providing high quality deliverables on time
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while also focusing on a larger objective
• Thoughtful, creative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement in work

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Analyst, Health Financing

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) assists governments to promote high quality health care. CHAI teams work in partnership with the government, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up of essential health services, and to develop sustainable strategies to overcome them.  CHAI also supports planning around the sustainability of health financing in several countries through innovative financing, as well as through identification of efficiencies in health systems.  

The Clinton Health Access Initiative is looking for a Health Financing Analyst to assist the Ministry of Health and Child Care in addressing significant funding shortfalls in its health-related programming, and to provide assistance in optimizing use of financial resources available in the health sector. inefficiencies, and improved allocation of resources in the health sector.

The Health Financing Analyst will provide critical support in the quantification and mapping of funding needs and available resources, understanding current costs of health interventions, helping the governments to identify funding gaps and access additional resources, and assessing the feasibility of a menu of financing options to expand the fiscal space within the health sector. The Analyst will be a part of a team that works very closely with the Ministry of Health, interacting on a regular basis with donors, NGOs and civil society.

This is a challenging but very rewarding position which will have direct and near-term impact on thousands of patients in need of life-saving treatment. It is an opportunity to work closely with a government that is committed to health care and treatment and to provide critical skills, tools and capacity that will enable access to and better management of funds in the health sector.

Responsibilities:

Provide robust data management and analytical support to the in-country team, and actively participate in structuring the analytical approach and problem solving in areas such as:

·         Model current costs of providing key health interventions at the national and facility levels

·         Track current funding flows in the health sector

·         Review specific funding channels to understand funding flows and potential areas of inefficiencies

·         Use tools to assess potential for improved efficiency and effectiveness of health sector interventions

·         Develop revenue projection models to assess potential for new, innovative financing mechanisms in the health sector

·         Support policy analysis and drafting in collaboration with CHAI team, government, and partners

·         Support management of processes to develop policy recommendations, conduct analyses, and seek stakeholder input

·         Support design and implementation of long term financial sustainability plans

Qualifications:

Qualities required:

·         Very strong quantitative skills, including significant experience working in excel on budgeting

·         Applicants with management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience are strongly encouraged to apply

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders

·         Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

·         Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations

·         Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations

·         Ability to work independently on complex projects

Advantages:

·         Technical experience in health insurance and public financing

·         Knowledge of/experience with the Global Fund proposal development process as well as knowledge of other donor funding mechanisms and processes in Zimbabwe

·         Experience with working in developing countries, particularly in health, HIV/AIDS-related,  or malaria issues

·         Experience working with governments and international partners in country

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Program Manager, Health Financing

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up of essential health services, and to develop sustainable strategies to overcome them.  At the request of our partner governments, and given the current global funding landscape, CHAI is increasing the technical support it is providing to governments in overcoming financing barriers to achieving universal access of health services.

CHAI is looking for a Health Financing Program Manager to support the development of health financing reforms currently underway, being led by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). CHAI’s work in sustainable health financing will provide process management and technical support to the Ministry over the next three years. The support will include convening key policy forums to finalize a national health financing policy, developing costing methodologies to better understand costs of health care and national health plans, as well as feasibility assessments for new innovative financing mechanisms.

CHAI works in close partnership with the MOHCC in Zimbabwe across various complementary program areas, enabling access to high-quality health services to all in need, and partnering with the government to strengthen healthcare systems, and develop sustainable strategies to overcome obstacles to scale-up. The program manager will be part of a team that works very closely with the Ministry of Health, interacting on a regular basis with donors, NGOs and civil society.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a government that is committed to universal access to health care through innovative reforms.

Responsibilities:

• Identify critical hurdles to improving access to sustainable health financing, both short-term and long-term, and develop innovative strategies to address them in collaboration with government and non-government stakeholders
• Develop clear operational plans for execution of program aims, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact
• Collaborate with government at national and sub-national levels throughout planning and implementation phases to ensure skills transfer and government ownership, and provide technical support as needed

·         Manage a small team that will provide technical support the Ministry of Health in areas including, but not limited to:

oDrafting a national health financing policy

oQuantifying current costs of providing health interventions at the national and facility level

oMapping current funding flows in the health sector and forecasting future scenarios

oQuantification and mapping of funding needs, both present and future, and identification of funding gaps

oAssessing opportunities for resource mobilization - both domestic and external – including innovative financing approaches

oReviewing specific funding channels to identify potential areas of inefficiencies and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness of health interventions

• Ensure execution of multiple program interventions simultaneously along aggressive timelines
• Work with Country Director and Deputy to manage program budgets
• Manage and coach team to ensure everyone is working towards the same objectives, and ensure coordination with other teams in the CHAI country office
• Liaise closely with technical partners in government to monitor and evaluate interventions against objectives and targets, bringing in technical expertise when needed
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and effort
• Coordinate collaboration with other CHAI country teams and global teams

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree and at least 4 years of professional experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
• Experience managing a team, program budgets, and donor relationships
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and able to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst mentoring a team to perform consistently
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem solving skills
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

Advantages:

• Experience working on health related issues in resource-limited settings, and working in a multicultural office environment
• Knowledge of health financing, health systems strengthening, and/or global healthcare systems
• Understanding of Global Fund proposal development process as well as other donor funding mechanisms and processes Master's degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a related field
• Management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience

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Program Manager

Country: South Africa

City: Pretoria 0083, Gauteng

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs

Overview:

Since 2002, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, CHAI (formerly the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative), has been assisting developing countries in implementing large-scale, integrated HIV care, treatment, and prevention programs.  CHAI is currently active in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Eastern Europe.  In support of national HIV/AIDS programs, CHAI provides technical assistance, mobilizes human and financial resources, and facilitates the sharing of best practices across projects. CHAI has also negotiated agreements with leading pharmaceutical companies that have lowered the cost of HIV/AIDS and malaria diagnostics and treatment in the developing world by 30-90%.  Our ultimate objectives are to make high-quality HIV/AIDS and malaria care and treatment available to all who need it, and to partner with governments and other stakeholders to strengthen healthcare systems and develop sustainable strategies to overcome obstacles to scale-up.

The Drug Access Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all program activities. The PM is also responsible for managing all staff on the program and for the budget and budget follow-up for the Drug Access Program for CHAI in South Africa.

As CHAI is a consultant to the NDoH the PM will be the spokesperson for the Drug Access program, negotiating assignments and their time frame. The PM will define project documents, as well as plan for and assign the proper resources to each project, ensure that the dead-lines are met and is responsible to quality-ensure all work before it is delivered to its client (NDoH).

The PM is also responsible for managing all communication with external stakeholders relevant to the work, with the exception of donors (which are managed at a deputy country director level or the global access to medicines programmes).

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the program plan (objectives and strategies) for 2014, and apply strategic and critical thinking to adjust as necessary depending on needs (new challenges to access to drugs, developing pharmaceutical landscape etc.).
• Develop program objectives and strategies for 2015 (and adapt the 2014 program plan necessary) together with the DA team members, senior management and the NDoH.
• Ensure proper and realistic exit strategies (sustainability: capacity for NDoH to take over and CHAI to move to other projects). Negotiate and reach agreement with NDoH.
• Ensure each activity’s adherence to program plan and its objectives and strategies.
• Negotiate and reach agreements on new assignments with the NDoH (Affordable Medicines Directorate, National HIV and TB programmes, as well as other directorates and units as relevant).
• Develop project documents with clear deliverables (objectively measurable indicators) and time lines.
• Plan for sufficient and qualified resources and allocate them efficiently to each assignment.
• Follow progress on each assignment/project with the analysts and support as necessary.
• Quality-ensure all assignments: interrogate data, methods, results, as well presentation layout. Develop recommendations together with the analysts if necessary.
• Follow the pharmaceutical and public health landscape relevant for South Africa and share with team and clients all information that is necessary.
• Initiate ideas for new projects in line with the program objectives and the objectives of the NDoH that will improve patients’ access to drugs.
• Liaise with other CHAI program managers, CHAI global teams, and other partners in order to share results, collaborate over certain projects etc.
• Budget for all activities and resources.
• Evaluate and approve (or not) expense reports.
• Analyze budget expenditure and provide a monthly report to CHAI SA finances.
• HRM: support, motivate and assist the DA team members in all their assignments to ensure high quality output and high retention rates.
• HRM: conduct regular performance evaluations of the DA team and ensure proper career development plans are in place for each team member.
• Provide a monthly situation report to the Deputy Country Director.
• Weekly team meetings to support the team, lay direction.
• Regular update meetings with NDoH (informative, sharing).
• Any other report or task as agreed with the client, Deputy Country Director or Country Director.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience as a program manager with HR management experienceindispensible (minimum 2 years experience as a program manager).
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience required (with increasing responsibilities & demonstrated career progression), with experience in public health and logistics management (procurement and supply) indispensible.
• Experience working as consultant desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree/tertiary degree desirable, with preference for candidates with an advanced degree.
• Experience in evaluating bids, awarding contracts, cost analysis an asset.
• Experience in reporting writing and presentations of results.
• Demonstrated competency: negotiation and communication with external partners and clients
• Demonstrated competency: planning and organization,
• Demonstrated competency: strategic decision making
• Demonstrated competency: analytical thinking
• Demonstrated competency: result and quality oriented
• Demonstrated competency: decision making, delegation, initiative
• Competency in coaching, developing staff or similar.
• Competency and professional experience in MS Office suite: Projects, Excel, Word, Power Point indispensible
• Rigorous, methodical, attention to detail
• Flexible and competent in managing personal stress levels
• Ability to perform consistently at a high level in unstructured, high-pressure situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English  

Administrative

• Permanent resident of South African or entitled with a valid South African work permit.
• Current South Africa Department of Health employees will not be considered.

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