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Program Manager, Vaccine Markets

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Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
18 days left

Employer / Company

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) logo
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI)
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Description (Public)

The Clinton Health Access Initiative is seeking a Program Manager to join its Vaccine Markets Team, reporting to the Associate Director for Vaccine Markets, to shape vaccine markets, support African vaccine manufacturing and improve supply sustainability and affordability for low and middle income countries.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead vaccine market shaping workstreams and design interventions through analysis of global market dynamics
  • Scope and initiate new projects that improve supply sustainability, affordability and accessibility of vaccines for low and middle income countries
  • Lead development of market intelligence on assigned antigens such as HPV and novel vaccines including dengue and RSV
  • Lead and guide analyses including demand forecasts, uptake models, coverage analysis, production capacity and pipeline planning
  • Serve as the team's point of contact on African vaccine manufacturing and stay current on technology transfers and procurement developments
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with key African vaccine manufacturers and provide market insights and business planning support
  • Disseminate CHAI's African vaccine manufacturing supply landscape and analyses to partners including the World Bank, Gavi and the Gates Foundation
  • Coordinate with Gavi, UNICEF, WHO, Africa CDC and other ecosystem partners
  • Cultivate relationships with global health partners, donors and vaccine manufacturers
  • Manage and coach junior team members and match development goals to opportunities
  • Support donor reporting, concept notes and new proposals
  • Support strategic initiatives on market-shaping trends and best practices

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum advanced degree with strong academic performance
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment such as strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals or global health
  • Proven project management skills and ability to work independently and entrepreneurially
  • Proven team management skills with an eye for people development and coaching
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals at varying levels of seniority
  • High proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word and ability to use AI tools responsibly
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Available for up to 15 to 20 percent travel
  • Advantage: experience in vaccine markets, pharmaceutical manufacturing or health commodity procurement and financing
  • Advantage: knowledge of the global immunisation ecosystem such as Gavi, UNICEF Supply Division, WHO and Africa CDC

Skills & Competencies:

  • Clear strategic and structured thinking
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal skills in a multicultural and remote environment
  • Commitment to teamwork and hard work

How to Apply

About Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI)
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.

Mission

To save lives and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems.

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