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The Clinton Health Access Initiative:
Overview:
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 required for high-quality care and treatment programs.
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 the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV 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. Currently, CHAI Uganda works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics.
To support CHAI's work in partnership with Uganda's Ministry of Health, CHAI is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to fill the position of Deputy Country Director for its operations in Uganda.
Position Overview:
Based in Kampala, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work with the Country Director to ensure the overall success of CHAI's work in Uganda. The DCD will help support CHAI'sUganda team to achieve objectives and maintain strong relations with the Ministry of Health. Reporting to the CD, the DCD will oversee the administration of the office, including financial management, human resources and office management. The DCD will help represent the office in liaising with CHAI headquarters and global teams, as well as donors and in-country partners. The DCD will also spend ~50% of his/her time managing CHAI Uganda's malaria program portfolio, and ultimately the HIV Systems portfolio,which involves elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT) and uptake of Point-of-Care HIV Diagnostics.
Responsibilities:
As a key representative of CHAI in Uganda, the DCD will:
- Support the CD in defining CHAI-Uganda's overall strategy, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact
- Plan, manage and execute specific programmatic initiatives, such as the Malaria portfolio and the HIV Systems portfolio
- Establish robust financial, administrative, and human resource policies and systems, ensuring they are aligned with CHAI global policies and compliant with local law
- Oversee the financial management of the office, including monthly cash flow and financial reporting, cash allocations and budget forecasting and planning
- Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with program staff
- Support the CD in human resources management, including recruitment and management of existing staff
- Ensure adequate on-boarding for new staff and identify training needs and professional development opportunities
- Oversee internal management of the office's daily operations, including contracting with vendors, ensuring compliance with local laws, and interfacing withCHAI's legal, security and financial teams
- Oversee CHAI's MCH program, including the management of several staff members, development of relationships with key MOH partners, and development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy and work plan.
- Support fundraising efforts, including new program development, budgeting and the development and management of relationships with existing and potential donors
- Manage processes for internal and donor reporting
- Develop communication materials, make presentations and represent CHAI at public forums
- Coordinate efforts with CHAI's partners and establish new partnerships
- Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication with CHAI headquarters to ensure that CHAI's global capabilities are being fully leveraged
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the health landscape in Uganda and the Ministry of Health's key priorities and challenges
- Other activities and responsibilities, as needed
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- At least five years of work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Experience conceiving, planning and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral
- The ability to manage within sensitive political contexts and develop strong relationships
- Strong problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including fluency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, delegate and work independently
- Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information
- Ability to mentor and lead teams for consistent performance
- Ability to work within limited budgets and human resources
- Strong work ethic and flexibility
- Comfort working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or operational support
- Strong mentor, manager, role model and team player who demands 100% performance from self and entire team
Preferred Skills:
- Experience managing teams in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Master's Degree, preferably in Business or Public Health
