Clinton Health Access Initiative

Call for Experts: Global Health Technical Specialists

Country
Senegal
City
Dakar
Type
Full Time
Program (Division)
Human Resources
Additional Location Description
Burkina Faso, Mali, Cameroon, Benin, DRC

Overview

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 skill sets 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

 

About this Posting:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative is developing comprehensive expert rosters across key technical disciplines to support our expanding work with governments in 35+ countries. CHAI's technical teams lead transformational health programs worldwide: malaria elimination initiatives reaching 50+ million people, HIV care systems serving 2+ million patients, health financing reforms supporting universal health coverage goals, and supply chain optimizations delivering billions in cost savings. Our experts work directly with senior government officials, design innovative solutions to complex health challenges, and build lasting partnerships that strengthen entire health systems.



Note: This is a rolling recruitment for our talent pipeline, rather than a specific job opening. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise Areas We're Seeking:

 

Health Systems Integration & Sustainability

  • Donor transition planning and program sustainability design
  • Health financing mechanisms and universal health coverage implementation
  • Health systems strengthening and service integration
  • Government capacity building and partnership development
  • Health economics analysis and policy advisory

 

Digital Health & Health Information Systems

  • DHIS2 implementation, configuration, and customization
  • Health information systems integration and interoperability
  • eGovernment alignment and digital health strategy
  • Data analytics, dashboard development, and visualization
  • Software development (AI applications, WhatsApp chatbots, HIE platforms)

 

Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance

  • Field epidemiology with FELTP training and experience
  • Disease surveillance system design and implementation
  • Multi-country and cross-border surveillance coordination
  • Outbreak investigation and emergency response
  • One Health approaches and zoonotic disease preparedness

 

Supply Chain Management & Procurement

  • Health commodity forecasting, quantification, and procurement optimization
  • Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) implementation
  • Supply chain reform and equipment lifecycle management
  • Regional pooled procurement and pharmaceutical access
  • Waste management and equipment disposal systems

 

Malaria & Vector Control Programming

  • Vector surveillance and insecticide resistance monitoring
  • Malaria case management and treatment protocol development
  • Entomology and vector control strategy implementation
  • Malaria analytics, modeling, and surveillance systems
  • Community engagement and behavior change programming

 

One Health & Emergency Preparedness

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and stewardship
  • Pandemic preparedness and cross-sector coordination
  • Emergency response system strengthening and workforce development
  • Laboratory capacity building and quality assurance
  • Cross-border health security and regional coordination

Qualifications

What Makes You A Strong Candidate For CHAI:

 

We are seeking exceptional and highly-motivated individuals with a genuine desire to maximize global health outcomes. Core Competencies include:

  • Problem-solving mindset — ability to design innovative solutions to complex health challenges
  • Government partnership experience — track record working directly with ministries of health or national programs
  • Cross-cultural adaptability — demonstrated success working across diverse cultural and political contexts
  • Systems thinking — understanding how technical interventions fit within broader health system goals
  • Implementation focus — experience translating policy and strategy into operational reality

CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, resilience, and work ethic.

 

Geographic Priority Regions:

  • Francophone West & Central Africa (Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, Benin, DRC)
  • Southern Africa (South Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia)
  • Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos)
  • Portuguese-speaking Africa (Angola, Mozambique)

 

Experience Levels & Engagement Types:

 

We invite candidates with varying levels of experience to express their interest and apply, as engagement types and responsibilities will differ depending on the role. A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience is required for entry-level (Analyst & Associate) opportunities, while more senior roles will require progressively greater expertise—typically 6+ years for manager-level positions and 10+ years for senior manager roles. We welcome applicants across this spectrum who bring strong skills, adaptability, and a commitment to impact.

 

Please ensure your resume highlights a combination of the following:

  • Field experience in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Africa, Asia, or Latin America
  • Career progression showing “upstream” movement from direct service to systems-level impact
  • Multi-sectoral collaboration experience (government, private sector, NGOs, academia)
  • Track record of capacity building and knowledge transfer or management
  • Language capabilities (French, Portuguese, Spanish, local languages highly valued)

 

Application Process

 

Submit the following:

  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae highlighting relevant technical expertise
  • Cover letter addressing specific technical areas of interest and geographic experience
  • Annual salary requirements in gross USD.
  • Availability timeline and preferred engagement types
  • Language capabilities

Selection Process:

 

Qualified candidates are added to strategic talent pipelines and may be contacted for:

  • Informational interviews about their interests.
  • Short-term technical assistance opportunities (3 months to 9 months)
  • Full time positions (12+ months)
  • Project-specific assignments matching expertise areas

Application Review: Rolling basis through 2026

 

Please note: This is not an active role. Teams across CHAI recruit on a rolling basis, as needed. If you are interested in a role with CHAI at any point during the year, please apply directly through the position.

 

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