Thursday 14 November 2013

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Jobs - Program Coordinator, Regular & Full Time (eligible for benefits), Kampala, Uganda

Job title: Program Coordinator Job 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

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyzing and presenting on drug optimization, in order to influence national guidelines and promote the rapid uptake of optimal regimens
  • Identifying supply chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis, including field research, and developing contingency mechanisms
  • Building capacity among government employees to sustainably manage Access-related programs
  • Supporting national drug forecasts and quantifications through quantitative analysis
  • Making practical recommendations to improve system operations at key leverage points and presenting them to diverse stakeholders
  • Developing and refining information management tools
  • Other activities, as needed
Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years' work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse team
  • Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers and to negotiate and achieve consensus
  • Ability to learn on the job quickly and synthesize a broad range of information
  • Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel in remote areas with limited services ~25% of the time
  • Strong work ethic and flexibility

  • Experience working in management consulting, finance or a similarly quantitative/analytical capacity
  • Advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a related field
  • Experience working in Africa and/or developing countries
  • Experience in working in public health, HIV or other infectious diseases
Application Procedure:
Apply online:  https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/4133/job

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