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Position Title: Coordinator, Access to
Medicines
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Career categories: Monitoring and Evaluation
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Theme: Health Background Information:
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.
The Access to Medicines Coordinator will provide technical support to the
Uganda Ministry of Health to enhance access to medicines for people affected by
HIV, malaria and other infectious diseases. In close conjunction with the
Ministry and NGO partners, the Coordinator will seek to optimize Uganda’s
product selection, enhance the supply chain, and improve the drug forecasting
process. The Coordinator will also help the Ministry of Health develop the
internal capacity to recommend the optimal drug regimens and strengthen the
systems that deliver those drugs to facilities.
The Coordinator must be a strategic thinker with exceptional quantitative
skills and experience in managing complex programs. The Coordinator will be
responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from quantitative analysis, and
leading stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on proposed recommendations. The
Coordinator will also spend time in the field, collecting data at low-level
health facilities. The Coordinator must become quickly well versed in the
costs, efficacy and side effects of diverse drug regimens and formulations. The
Coordinator must be able to navigate politics and build relationships at every
level. S/he must exhibit a passion for results and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials,
analytical ability, and communication skills. The Coordinator must be able to
function independently and flexibly, be a strong team player, build strong
professional relationships, and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI
places great value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility,
tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing and presenting on drug optimization, in order to influence
national guidelines and promote the rapid uptake of optimal regimens
• Identifying supply chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative
and qualitative analysis, including field research, and developing contingency
mechanisms
• Building capacity among government employees to sustainably manage
Access-related programs
• Supporting national drug forecasts and quantifications through
quantitative analysis
• Making practical recommendations to improve system operations at key
leverage points and presenting them to diverse stakeholders
• Developing and refining information management tools
• Other activities, as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years’ work experience in a demanding,
results-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including
advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint • Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team
• Ability to navigate complex
government processes with multiple influencers and to negotiate and achieve
consensus
• Ability to learn on the job quickly and synthesize a broad range of
information
• Ability to think strategically,
handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel in remote areas with limited services ~25% of the
time
• Strong work ethic and flexibility
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in management consulting, finance or a similarly
quantitative/analytical capacity
• Advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a related field
• Experience working in Africa
and/or developing countries
• Experience in working in public health, HIV or other infectious diseases
Job years of experience: 3-5 years
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014
How to apply:
Please apply directly here: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/4133/coordinator%2c-access-to-medici...
Job ID: #625413
