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 the 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.

Team Overview

CHAI has recently established a dedicated Mental Health Team (MHT) with the mission to expand access to mental health treatment in LMICs. The Associate will join the MHT and work closely with the CHAI Global Markets Team implement mental health programming focused on expanding access to affordable, quality-assured psychotropic medications and generating cost-effectiveness evidence to guide investment and policy.

Position Overview

CHAI is seeking an Associate to support both the market shaping and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) components of the CHA Mental Health Program. The Associate will play a critical role in building the market and economic evidence base for psychotropic medications in LMICs, and in shaping actionable strategies to improve access.

This is a high-impact, analytical, and cross-functional role requiring strong quantitative skills, the ability to manage complex workstreams, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes in underserved populations. The ideal candidate will have experience with global health product markets, health economics, or related analytical fields. The base location is flexible within a CHAI program country, subject to approval.

The base location is flexible to a CHAI program country in Africa or Southeast Asia, pending country leadership approval. 

Market Shaping (50%)

• Support development of product and supplier landscape analyses for priority psychotropic medications.
• Collect and synthesize data on pricing, registration status, procurement practices, and regulatory pathways in up to five LMICs.
• Assist with demand forecasting and scenario modeling to inform manufacturer engagement and access strategies.
• Contribute to design of market interventions (e.g., volume guarantees, policy reform) through analysis of barriers and incentives.
• Prepare presentations, market briefs, and negotiation inputs for supplier discussions and country consultations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., CHAI country teams) to ensure alignment on product and policy priorities.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (50%)

• Collaborate with the Mental Health and CHAI country teams to develop and adapt CEA models for psychosis interventions, including treatment with antipsychotic medications.
• Support unit cost data collection and contextualization of global models to country-specific financing and implementation environments.
• Engage CHAI country teams and Ministry of Health partners to map the financial landscape and budget allocation process for mental health in up to five LMICs.
• Integrate insights from lived experience stakeholders (e.g., Lived Experience Council) into CEA tools and intervention prioritization frameworks.
• Contribute to development and dissemination of open-access CEA tools and summary materials intended for Ministries of Health and funders.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, global health, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience in Excel modeling and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and function in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• High level of initiative, independence, and professionalism.

Advantages

• Experience with health economic evaluation (e.g., cost-effectiveness analysis, unit costing, budget impact analysis) or health financing.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical access challenges in LMICs, especially related to mental health or non-communicable diseases.
• Understanding of market shaping tools (e.g., pooled procurement, volume guarantees).
• Experience working within the field of global mental health.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health, global donors, or multilateral organizations.
• Fluency in a second language spoken in CHAI program countries.

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