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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health systems and increasing access to life-saving medicines and treatments in underserved communities. With a reputation for impactful, evidence-based solutions, CHAI is recognized worldwide for its success in driving down the cost of healthcare and strengthening health systems across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Its work culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to creating lasting change, offering employees a dynamic environment where they can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful global health improvements.
The organization provides a range of job opportunities with flexible work arrangements, enabling team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Since its founding in 2002, CHAI has grown from a small initiative to a global leader in health access, working with governments, donors, and partners to improve healthcare systems, expand access to medicines, and address health crises like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and maternal health.
The organization’s innovative business model leverages partnerships, technical expertise, and policy advocacy to overcome barriers in health systems. With operations in over 30 countries, CHAI has a large footprint and an extensive network, impacting millions of lives. The core values of CHAI include integrity, results-driven collaboration, and a deep commitment to equity in healthcare. As part of its corporate social responsibility, CHAI focuses on sustainable solutions, with an emphasis on health equity and social impact. To learn more, visit www.clintonhealthaccess.org.
Program Manager job at Clinton Health Access Initiative
Clinton Health Access Initiative
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
Program Management
Support the development and execution of coherent programmatic strategies with context constrained resources and rapid changes.
Identify bottlenecks, develop innovative intervention strategies, and measure performance to achieve program objectives within set timelines.
Work with the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop capacity and create sustainable systems to ensure ongoing access to essential diagnostics and medicines for maternal and child health nationwide.
Assist the Ministry of Health in the development, review and update policies and strategic plans to support the effective delivery of treatments for the leading causes of maternal and child morbidity and mortality.
Provide oversight and thought partnership to regular and in-depth market analysis for multiple product categories and brands, including market sizing segmentation, trends and identification of opportunities.
Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships that will have dramatic and leveraged impact on health outcomes.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the essential medicines market in Uganda, and the overall health system throughout the country.
Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to measure impact and assess progress against respective projects’ goals.
Oversee different operational research initiatives.
Relationship Management
Act as a facilitator for key relationships between governmental, donor entities, nongovernmental organizations and health service delivery points
Work closely with respective MOH Program Managers to gather input and ensure alignment and buy in across all programmatic activities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders in government, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts.
Navigate complex stakeholder relationships and favorably influence decision making in a professional and collaborative manner.
Work independently with a diverse set of counterparts.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with pharmaceutical warehouses and other implementation partners in order to facilitate strategic alignment and partnership, as well as increase access to essential medicines.
Support development and submission of progress reports for MOH, global teams and donors.
People Management
Manage, develop and motivate a team of 3-5 program members.
Be a role model and team player who demonstrates exceptionally high performance and harnesses the same from a diverse, talented and dynamic team.
Proactively identify and address programmatic, team management and performance management matters that arise.
Develop and maintain feedback mechanisms to ensure effective staff and team performance.
Financial Management
Coordinate allocation of team resources and prioritization of team activities.
Support program budget planning, budget tracking, and budget reporting.
Prepare financial and donor reports on project budget execution.
Problem Solving
Asisst in identifying sensitive issues and escalate as needed.
Develop presentable insights and recommendations with guidance.
Analyze and draw conclusions from data.
Present findings from analysis to key stakeholders in a succinct manner
Design approaches to collect data and improve processes
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Master's degree strongly preferred in a business administration, scientific or health related discipline; or bachelor’s degree minimum with exceptional experience.
At least 7 years of working experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
A thorough understanding of the overall health systems priorities and gaps throughout Uganda including a strong understanding of public and private health and pharmaceutical supply chains.
Proven program management skills, based on several years of experience in strategic, operational, and/or financial management of complex, multi-stakeholder programs/projects.
Understanding of global health and development approaches
Experience in the planning and execution of large-scale projects; including budgeting and activity planning.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to create compelling, logical presentations, using PowerPoint and other tools, and a structured and assured oral and written communication style.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new ideas.
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications.
Advantages
Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations in developing countries.
Strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain, and evolving environments.
Experience in public health program/project management.
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