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

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.

Overview of the Program

CHAI has been supporting the Government of Nigeria to scale-up access to antimalarials and malaria rapid diagnostics in Nigeria since 2016. CHAI’s strategic approach for malaria in Nigeria employs a multi-stakeholder coalition for scale-up. This coalition consists of committed public, private, and non-governmental organizations implementing a diverse set of interventions.

Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) was introduced as the first-line antimalarial treatment in the mid-2000s, replacing older drugs due to widespread resistance. However, the high cost of ACTs initially limited access. Subsidies in the private sector significantly reduced retail prices by up to tenfold, improving affordability and availability, especially for vulnerable populations. This price drop, however, created a trade-off: while access improved, inappropriate use among patients without malaria also increased. An independent evaluation of the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria (AMFm) pilot program, across eight countries, showed that ACT availability and market share rose substantially in most settings. Yet, many of the $216 million worth of subsidized ACTs were likely consumed by individuals who did not have malaria.

In 2023–2024, CHAI, with funding from GiveWell, implemented a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of providing low-cost malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) on improving the management of febrile illnesses in private medicine retailers (PMRs). The primary objective was to increase the proportion of patients with confirmed malaria who receive appropriate treatment with ACTs, particularly in communities with limited access to diagnosis and treatment. Following a successful pilot where the intervention led to a 63% increase in treatment access and a 60% increase in diagnostic uptake, CHAI is now scaling up the intervention in Kaduna and Katsina States.

The Private Retailers for Improved Malaria Excellence (PRIME) project aims to increase access to affordable malaria diagnostics and treatment among populations with limited access to formal healthcare. Under this initiative, CHAI will support the implementation of malaria case management services across 2,000 private medicine retailers (PMRs) in underserved communities in Kaduna and Katsina States. These PMRs will be equipped with subsidized artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) and malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to improve the availability and appropriate use of these life-saving commodities. In addition to service delivery, the project will include a strong monitoring and research component; Routine data will be collected directly from PMRs to assess uptake and usage trends. While supplementary exit interviews will be conducted with clients to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in improving access, testing rates, and treatment adherence.

Overview of the Position

CHAI is seeking a Senior Associate based in Abuja, Nigeria, to support the malaria program team in the planning and implementation of a Private Retailers for Improved Malaria Outcomes (PRIME) project across the 2000 PMRs. The Senior Associate will provide overall oversight and coordination of the project, including leading the development of key project materials, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement, and ensuring strategic alignment and accountability across all phases of the project lifecycle. The role will also involve monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs that meet project objectives. S/He will oversee the implementation of all program activities, ensuring that established protocols are followed and that resources are effectively managed in line with approved budgets and guidelines. S/He will also provide oversight to state-level consultants engaged to support program delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and coordination with relevant federal and state institutions.

The candidate should be a highly motivated individual with strong stakeholder management and communication skills and desire to use those skills to develop practical solutions in challenging environments and achieve impact. In addition, the candidate must be able to engage with diverse stakeholders to drive implementation. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following core CHAI values: resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, tenacity, humility, frugality, independence, energy, and work ethics.

• Provide strategic oversight of state-level implementation to ensure effective execution, quality, and accountability of all project components across target locations.
• Facilitate smooth implementation of program activities in line with the established workplan, ensuring timely reporting of progress, challenges, and risks to the country and global program teams.
• Support the planning and coordination of commodity procurement processes, including forecasting needs, developing procurement plans, and liaising with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of malaria commodities to the state.
• Coordinate comprehensive pharmaceutical retailers’ (PMRs) mapping in the project states to improve understanding of the landscape and to support identification of PMRs in the project states that will be engaged in the project.
• Map and engage private sector pharmaceutical distributors and suppliers to support implementation of project in the program states including defining suppliers’ scope of work, support contract management, project implementation and reporting.
• Lead and undertake malaria commodities’ market intelligence assessments including conducting field assessments, stakeholder engagements, developing periodic and comprehensive market intelligence reports to drive better understanding of the malaria market both nationally and in the project states.
• Coordinate the development of technical materials, including training content, implementation guides, and data collection tools to support effective program delivery.
• Develop, lead and monitor the implementation of clear and innovative strategies to optimize pharmaceutical retail distribution channels that reach the last mile, especially in underserved geographies.
• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to define appropriate commodities sales targets, linkages with service provision, mechanisms for real-time performance tracking and necessary project adjustments to be made.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, particularly at the national level (e.g., NMEP, PCN, NAPPMED), as well as with state governments, implementing partners, and academic institutions.
• Support the management, cleaning, and analysis of program data; ensure data quality and readiness for use in program monitoring, decision-making, and reporting.
• Produce high-quality reports (Word, PowerPoint etc) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide technical support and supervision to state team and field teams, including training on implementation protocols, data tools, and analysis methods.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of program insights and outcomes through reports, presentations, and other communication materials for internal and external audiences, including on international platforms.
• Uphold scientific and ethical standards in all aspects of program execution, particularly with respect to data management, stakeholder engagement, and intervention delivery.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Country Director to support the success of the project and broader malaria program goals.

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Pharmacy, Marketing, Business, other health related field) is preferred. 
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in public health, preferably with exposure to pharmaceutical retail, or service delivery scale-up; experience with similar projects is an added advantage.
• Strong supply chain/logistics expertise (especially in rural, low-resource settings). Familiarity with 3PL management, PMR landscape, wholesaler engagement, and peer detailing models.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical products, market dynamics, and the healthcare landscape is a strong advantage. 
• Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to lead, plan, execute, and monitor multiple workstreams while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Proactive and resourceful, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse market data, interpret trends, and develop data-driven strategies. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with government stakeholders, partners, and other external institutions.
• Experience conducting or supporting operational research, including protocol development and ethics submissions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop high-quality reports and compelling presentations for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven, and fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage complex tasks, and propose innovative solutions.
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Experience working with large datasets, including data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical data into actionable insights to support programmatic decision-making.
• Willingness to travel domestically within Nigeria as required.

Advantages:

• An advanced degree, e.g. MBA or master’s degree in public health.
• Knowledge of malaria and/or other major global infectious disease problems.
• Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of surveillance systems and/or implementation of public health programs.
• Experience in project management
• Experience living or working in resource-limited countries.

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