The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.

At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

The Vaccine Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will play a critical role in the successful implementation and evaluation of CHAI vaccine initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, ensuring the collection of accurate data, analyzing outcomes, and facilitating learning to improve program effectiveness.

The Vaccine MEL Officer will report to IT&ME Manager and under coordination of Senior Program Manager.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Implement M&E frameworks for new vaccine introduction projects.
• Design data collection tools and methodologies to track vaccine rollout progress and impact.
• Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to vaccine introduction and implementation.
• Ensure the quality of data collected and address any data quality issues promptly and effectively
• Create and maintain databases for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports summarizing M&E findings, including progress against objectives, challenges, and recommendations.
• Analyze data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement in vaccine introduction and implementation efforts.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Learning:

• Develop and implement learning agendas to inform continuous improvement of vaccine introduction strategies.
• Share best practices and lessons learned with the broader public health community.

Other Duties:

• Stay updated on the latest developments in vaccine research, public health monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
• Assist in the development of grant proposals and funding reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall objectives of the organization

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Computer Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

  Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in public health or vaccine programs.
  • Experience in data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing M&E frameworks and tools.

  Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and data visualization tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of health information systems and electronic data collection tools is an advantage.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.