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Vacancy Title: Program Officer
Type: Full Time
Industry: Health Care
Category: Admin & Office
Location: Kampala, Uganda (East Africa)
Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Summary:
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. CHAI partners with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

CHAI was founded in 2002 to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic by reducing drug prices and increasing access to medicines. Over the years, CHAI has expanded to address other infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health system strengthening. CHAI’s approach emphasizes sustainability, scalability, and government-led solutions.

Position Description:
The Program Officer will provide coordination, analytical, and operational support for program implementation. Based in Kampala, Uganda, the Program Officer must be a self-starter, knowledgeable, meticulous, and resourceful to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Coordination:

• Support program implementation to achieve expected deliverables.
• Represent the program in national and sub-national forums.
• Engage with external stakeholders and internal programs to enhance coordination and planning.
• Collaborate with health workers, facility in-charges, and local governments to promote program interventions.

Operations:

• Plan logistics for program activities, including procurement and managing payments.
• Provide administrative and operational support for smooth program development and implementation.
• Maintain a donor reporting calendar and coordinate inputs across workstreams.
• Perform basic finance functions related to program activities.
• Ensure compliance with CHAI Uganda Finance and Operations policies.

Analytics, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Support government partners with planning, analytics, and operationalization of recommendations.
• Facilitate the development and tracking of work plans and budgets.
• Compile quality and accurate activity and program reports and presentations.
• Support the drafting, editing, and formatting of program proposals.
• Document best practices in the form of case studies, success stories, and reports.

Cross-cutting:

• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, public health, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in a demanding, results-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong process management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize a broad range of information.
• Flexible, entrepreneurial, and output-focused mindset with strong self-motivation.
• Exceptional time-management skills, managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and thoughtfulness in high-pressure situations.
• Proven track record in challenging multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Advantages:

• Experience with government stakeholders at the national and sub-national levels.
• Experience in Health Systems Strengthening, Sexual Reproductive Maternal and Newborn Health, and/or Health Financing.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply by clicking on the link below:

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Vacancy Title: Associate, Health Systems Strengthening
Type: Full Time
Industry: Health Care
Category: Admin & Office
Location: Kampala, Uganda (East Africa)
Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Summary:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is committed to saving lives and reducing disease burdens in low-and middle-income countries. CHAI partners with governments and the private sector to develop and sustain high-quality health systems.

Position Description:
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Senior Associate will provide program leadership to deliver ambitious objectives, overseeing specific projects and ensuring high-quality delivery. This role involves close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and partners, as well as CHAI’s Global HSS teams.

Responsibilities:

Program Implementation:

• Lead internal HSS program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Identify strategic areas for program expansion and participate in proposal development.
• Document and disseminate best practices within the program.
• Support the development of National Health Sector Strategic Plans and related reviews.
• Provide technical assistance for grant applications and budget planning.

People Management:

• Lead the internal HSS/health financing team and consultants.
• Ensure effective communication within the team.

Relationship Management:

• Represent CHAI in the national HSS landscape, managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintain regular interaction with CHAI Global HSS program teams.
• Build and maintain program relationships as needed.

Financial Management:

• Coordinate and allocate team resources and prioritize activities.
• Lead program budget planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Prepare financial and donor reports.

Problem Solving:

• Address sensitive issues and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
• Analyze data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Innovate approaches and tools to achieve program objectives.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, scientific or health-related discipline preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Excellent program management skills.
• Understanding of global health and development approaches.
• Experience in large-scale project planning and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and propose new ideas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications.

Advantages:

• Experience with government officials and multilateral organizations in developing countries.
• Strategic development skills.
• Knowledge of HSS principles and financing mechanisms.
• Experience supporting Global Fund, GAVI, and other Global Health Initiative applications.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply by clicking on the link below:

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