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Jobs at Clinton Health Access Initiative in Uganda - Program Manager


Job Title: Access to Medicines Program Manager
Job Location:      Uganda     Type:      Full-Time Paid
Business Unit:      In-Country Operations        
More information about this job:
Overview:

About the Clinton Health Access Initiative:



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 to provide high-quality treatment.



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 treatment—representing nearly half of all people and 2 out of 3 children on HIV/AIDS 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.



In 2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of Uganda to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen health systems. Since then, CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health to increase access to lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%; coordinate with private sector suppliers to lower costs and expand access to malaria drugs; pilot a point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up to >250 health facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug which will save thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives. Currently, CHAI Uganda works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics.





Position Description:



The Access to Medicines Program Manager, reporting to the Country Director, will lead a team of ~5 staff to design and implement programs to increase the number of people accessing antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS and artemisinin-based drugs for malaria treatment. The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Access portfolio, including strategy development, relationship management, and implementation. The Program Manger will oversee 10+ projects that touch on all aspects of the health system and affect the health outcome of millions of patients, such as:

    * Policy: Helping the Ugandan government navigate the complex world of HIV/AIDS drugs to optimize product selection and update national treatment guidelines.
    * Forecasting: Supporting the Ministry of Health to analyze current drug consumption, pipeline stock, and consumption trends in order to inform drug procurement and delivery schedules.
    * Supply chain: Working with the Government and partners to ensure that >600 health facilities throughout Uganda regularly receive the correct mix of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and over 2,000 health facilities regularly receive required antimalarial drugs, to ensure that patients have continual access to lifesaving treatment.
    * Field work: Piloting systems to improve patient treatment in health facilities and then scaling these initiatives nationally (e.g. systems that adjust patient visit schedules to reduce wait time.)

Responsibilities:

    * Oversee all aspects of CHAI’s Access program including planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting
    * Set program direction and goals, defining targets and measuring program performance across the Access program to establish aggressive operational program milestones and achieve program objectives within ambitious timelines
    * Supervise the Access team comprised of ~5 professional staff, which includes former management consultants, doctors, and logisticians
    * Identify critical hurdles to increasing the number of people accessing lifesaving medicines and develop and implement innovative strategies to address them
    * Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships that will have dramatic and leveraged impact on health outcomes for patients
    * Navigate political complexities to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
    * Work with the Ministry of Health to develop capacity and create sustainable systems to ensure ongoing access to the most effective treatments nationwide
    * Assist the Ministry of Health in the development of policies and strategic plans to support the effective delivery of HIV and malaria treatment
    * Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to measure impact and assess progress against project goals
    * Develop progress reports for MOH, CHAI’s global teams, and donors
    * Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS and overall health system priorities and gaps throughout the country
    * Other responsibilities, as needed

Qualifications:

    * Master’s Degree in business administration, logistics, public health or a related field, or equivalent job experience
    * A minimum of 5 years experience in a rigorous private or public position, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
    * Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with ability to diplomatically and clearly communicate complex ideas with well developed structure and logic
    * Comfort and flexibility to work independently with a diverse set of counterparts. (Experience in a consultative capacity, especially in a multicultural setting, is an added advantage)
    * Ability to navigate complex government processes and favorably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner
    * Ability to develop and execute a coherent programmatic strategy, amidst substantial ambiguity and changing circumstances
    * Ability to manage, develop and motivate staff and lead as a team player, manager, and mentor, demanding top performance from oneself and the entire team.
    * Exceptionally strong quantitative skills, including fluency in Excel
    * Ability to create compelling, logical presentations and reports, using PowerPoint, Word and other media
    * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and achieve maximum impact and efficiency with limited human and financial resources
    * A strong passion for producing results and a personal commitment to excellence
    * CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence, humility, and work ethic

Advantages:

    * Experience in a rigorous private sector environment such as strategy consulting or finance.
    * Experience working in public health, particularly with a focus on HIV/AIDS.





How to Apply:
https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/3079/access-to-medicines-program-manager/job

Deadline: 31st December 2012


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