Clinton Health Access Initiative Job Opportunity
ROLE: Senior Associate, Non-Communicable Diseases
Heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory illness, and diabetes are now the leading causes of death worldwide, outnumbering communicable diseases. According to the WHO, NCDs kill at least 41 million people each year, accounting for 71% of all deaths globally. More than 41% of these deaths are preventable and afflict adults under 70.
At least 85% of NCD deaths occur in LMICs. Cardiovascular disorders kill most people, followed by cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Over the next decade, low- and middle-income countries will see a surge in NCD disease and death.
In 2015, CHAI launched a cancer program, and by 2022, it had added diabetes and cardiovascular disease programs. The new programs will increase commodity procurement, decentralize NCD diagnosis and care, and build policy conditions for long-term country support for NCD management in LMICs with country governments, high-quality manufacturers, and global and local partners. In-country and worldwide teams help with NCD projects like market structuring for NCD commodities. CHAI needs a Senior Associate for NCD in-country activities and market shaping. This will require 25-40% international travel.
We want a driven person with strong strategic, analytical, communication, and leadership skills. The Senior Associate will exhibit CHAI values including innovation, entrepreneurship, flexibility, independence, humility, and work ethic. The NCD Manager will supervise the Senior Associate.
We emphasize fairness, respect, equality, and decency in our inclusive workplace. We oppose discrimination and harassment and aim to create an inclusive environment for people of all races, colors, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, national origins, ages, disabilities, HIV status, political or interest group affiliations, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental or pregnancy status, and other characteristics. We encourage submissions from diverse backgrounds.
Ghana, Ethiopia, or another CHAI program country may be the basis, depending on leadership permission.
Responsibilities
- Understand global and local market dynamics, as well as market-shaping goals, for major NCD commodities (antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications, insulin, glucose monitoring devices, consumables, insulin syringes/pens, and other commodities) in LMICs.
- Lead important workstreams to support the performance of CHAI’s NCD programs in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, such as health funding for NCDs, decentralization and integration of NCD care, and country market analyses that include regulatory, quantification, procurement, and supply chain aspects.
- Lead the development and implementation of analyses that strengthen the business case for increased affordability and availability of key commodities in LMICs, such as demand estimates, uptake scenarios, and market access strategies; production development, cost reduction, and manufacturing strategies; and market access strategies.
- Develop ties with global health partners in order to ensure coordination, alignment, and collaboration with partner initiatives and research, where appropriate.
- Lead the creation of presentations, papers, and other studies to help shape global policy and expand the evidence basis for high-impact programs.
- Identify and initiate programs that will help to improve the supply sustainability and accessibility of NCD commodities for LMICs.
- Assist in the creation of concept notes, donor proposals, and new projects, as well as reporting needs for existing programs.
- Any other duties that may be assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in a function requiring the ability to operate independently and effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced workplace, manage complex projects, conduct quantitative (e.g., forecasting) and qualitative assessments, and collaborate across various teams.
- Analytical, research, and presenting skills for both qualitative and quantitative data are required.
- Strategic/structured thinker with exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong project management abilities, as well as the ability to operate independently and successfully in a high-performance, dynamic setting while managing numerous priorities at the same time, are required.
- Ability to create excellent relationships with people of diverse levels of seniority and solicit expert input
- Excellent oral and written English communication abilities, as well as the ability to represent CHAI externally
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and remote workplace. Expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Dedicated to teamwork, team mission, and hard effort
- International travel capability and willingness
- English Fluency
Advantages:
- A master’s degree in business, economics, public health, or a related field is required.
- Experience in the private sector (for example, strategy consulting or pharmaceuticals) is preferred.
- Prior knowledge or experience with strengthening and improving access to health care and commodities in LMICs is required.
- Prior knowledge of or contacts with relevant manufacturers, multilateral, and other significant global health players
- Have lived and worked in low-resource environments.
- Professional proficiency in a second language
How to Apply for this Clinton Health Access Initiative Job Opportunity
Closing Date: 30th October, 2023
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