Job Title: Associate, Vaccines
Employer: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Job Location: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, US or UK
Type: Full-Time Paid
Business Unit: Global Programs
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. CHAI's solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving vaccines and technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.
In 2010, CHAI launched a vaccine program to apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines, one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. CHAI's Vaccine Program aims to:
1. Increase the speed and efficiency with which new vaccines are introduced and reach scale in developing countries (with a focus on pneumococcal, rotavirus and pentavalent vaccines);
2. Transform vaccine delivery systems for greater effectiveness, efficiency, and readiness for the future; and
3. Reduce prices of vaccines and other immunization-related commodities.
The program is currently focused in six countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding problem-solving, analytical, synthesis, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly, have deep personal commitment to producing results, and have the demonstrated ability to lead.
Responsibilities:
The Associate will be responsible for gathering data and conducting quantitative analyses to generate evidence for global or in-country projects.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of high-impact projects to support the introduction of the new vaccines and transform the vaccine delivery system in CHAI focal countries.
• Provide research and analytical support as per the need of CHAI vaccine program
• Support primary and secondary information collection and synthesis for projects
• Support evaluation and documentation of results and impact from CHAI's work in immunization
• Develop influential presentation materials work for varying audiences.
• Build and manage relationships with key individuals in the Ministries of Health in CHAI focal countries and relevant partner organizations
• Identify areas of additional support in existing and new focal countries
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Vaccine Program Deputy Director.
• Travel to focal countries and global meetings to further CHAI's agenda in immunization
Qualifications:
• A university degree, preferably masters level or above
• 3+ years of professional experience in the private or public sector, ideally in an analytical role with experience in modeling, data analysis, or supply chain management;
• Exceptional skills in problem-solving, research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data (including quantitative modeling, data analysis, study design)
• Strong synthesis, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships in a multicultural environment;
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge of advanced software for data collection, management and analysis (such as R) would be a significant advantage;
• Ability to work in a high-performance environment and demonstrated flexibility to multi-task and respond to changing program needs.
• Ability to operate independently, setting and achieving ambitious targets with limited guidance.
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Experience working in a developing country context is desirable, as is knowledge and/or experience of immunization programs or health supply chain.
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