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 Women and Newborn Health Program
Zambia has a high maternal mortality ratio (187 deaths per 100,000 live births). Obstetric haemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality, responsible for 34% of deaths, while complications from unsafe abortions account for an additional 30%[1]. Furthermore, 30% of women aged 15–49 suffer from anaemia, increasing the risk of adverse outcomes like postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)[2]. To effectively address these challenges, it is crucial to scale up access to essential health interventions, including the introduction of the E-MOTIVE PPH bundle, micronutrient supplementation, and innovative solutions like Heat-Stable Carbetocin.
CHAI Zambia is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to develop best practices of country-led reproductive health product introduction and supply chain management, including to:
The Senior Program Officer, Maternal and Reproductive Health will be based in Lusaka, Zambia, and will report to the Program Manager, Women and Newborn Health. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is self-assured, a quick learner, resilient, and a strong team player. CHAI values relevant personal qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
[1] Impact of maternal death reviews at a rural hospital in Zambia: a mixed methods study, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32646431/
[2] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/anaemia
Program Strategy & Technical Guidance
Capacity Building & Service Delivery
Data, Evidence & Learning
Advocacy & Partnerships
Monitoring, Reporting & Field Support
#jobreference2 #region3
Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com