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- Serve as a trusted advisor to Ministries of Health, Ministries of Finance, PPP commissions, CHAI country teams, and in-country and global partners on the value proposition of expanding access to diagnostic testing and utilizing private sector capacity to strengthen diagnostic systems.- Provide day-to-day thought partnership and technical guidance to country teams.- Develop comprehensive assessment of the national laboratory and imaging systems in project countries, and design attractive investment case for improving country diagnostics.- Act as the focal person for specific project countries and manage the relationship between the Global Diagnostics Team (GDT) and CHAI Country Teams.- Support countries in determining the structure and scope of PPP agreements that address their diagnostics challenges and strengthen their diagnostic capacity.- Lead the development of key deliverables summarizing the analysis of country diagnostic systems.- Ensure rigorous and timely response to all requests from the project leadership team and external / donor partners.- Provide evidence-based advice to countries to inform the development of PPP agreements.- Collaborate with other CHAI teams to conduct the necessary feasibility studies, financial modelling, and economic analysis for the approved project scope.- Work with CHAI country teams to assist Ministries of Health in determining evaluation criteria for PPP bids and metrics to assess potential partners.- Troubleshoot technical and programmatic issues raised by countries and coordinate appropriate support to address these issues from GDT and other CHAI Global Teams.- Work with CHAI country teams and Ministries of Health to define the specific key performance indicators for the PPP projects, and develop the system for monitoring/managing performance of the contracted private sector partner(s).- Work closely with country teams to develop compendium of lessons learned and other evaluative evidence of the program which can inform policy decisions.- Support country offices to develop key communication materials summarizing progress and key achievements of PPP arrangements in-country.- Other responsibilities as needed.
Rôle et responsabilitésCHAI recherche un stagiaire qui travaillera sous la supervision du coordinateur du projet COVID-19 et renforcement du système de laboratoire. Le stagiaire apportera un appui technique à la Direction des laboratoires du ministère de la Santé et de l'Hygiène publique (MSHP) pour au moins un des 3 sujets suivants:- Réviser les normes sur les tests essentiels pour les établissements de soins de santé primaire, par type de structures sanitaires ; - Développer et tester un système intégré de gestion des stocks de réactifs et consommables de laboratoire ;- Développer le paquet de formation sur la gestion intégrée des stocks; De plus, le stagiaire devra aider à : - Rédiger des rapports sur l'évolution des activités ;- Assister le coordinateur du projet dans le développement de futurs projets de renforcement du système de laboratoire, si nécessaire ; - Autres tâches potentielles assignées par le superviseur.Pour mener à bien ses missions, le stagiaire sera basé à Ouagadougou et interagira sous la supervision du coordinateur du projet avec certaines structures du MSHP telles que la Direction Générale de l'Approvisionnement Pharmaceutique (DGAP), la Direction des Laboratoires Biomédicaux (DLBM), les directions régionales de la santé, les districts sanitaires et les prestataires des formations sanitaires périphériques. Le stage est d'une durée de 3 à 6 mois. Role and ResponsibilitiesCHAI is seeking a volunteer to work under the supervision of the COVID-19 and Laboratory System Strengthening Project Coordinator. The volunteer will provide technical support to the Laboratory Directorate of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (MSHP), for at least one of the following 3 topics:- Revise standards on essential tests for primary health care facilities by type of health facility; - Develop and test an integrated inventory management system for laboratory reagents and consumables;- Develop the integrated inventory management training package;In addition, the intern will assist in:- Write reports on the progress of activities- Assist the project coordinator in the development of future projects to strengthen the laboratory system, if necessary; - Other potential tasks as assigned by the supervisor.To complete his/her responsibilities, the volunteer will be based in Ouagadougou and will interact under the supervision of the Project Coordinator with some MSHP structures such as the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Supply (DGAP), the Directorate of Biomedical Laboratories (DLBM), the regional health directorates, the health districts and the providers at peripheral health facilities. The volunteer position is between 3-6 months.
Scoping and Strategic Leadership (20%)- Lead scoping activities on digital transformation for public health in Burkina Faso. Work closely with CHAI teams, governments, and external organizations to identify and document challenges, use cases, and existing efforts around digital health strategies, foundational systems and applications, standards and policies, infrastructure, and workforce strengthening.- Build and maintain a strong relationship with the MOH, being a day-to-day strategic and operational partner for them, and working with them on a more coordinated and effective digital health environment.- Refine, document, and guide CHAI’s approach to working with governments on digital transformation- Support the development of Burkina strategies, roadmaps, and costed workplans for digital health. Work with CHAI teams and governments to cost strategies, identify and prioritize resource gaps, and develop new funding proposals with and for national governments.Implementation and maintenance of digital solutions (50%)- Scope and advise on systems and processes for device management, user support, geo-registries, and other foundational systems for health programs.- Elaborate and document coherent, context-appropriate, and technology-appropriate requirements in partnership with government programs, end users and CHAI staff, co-designing solutions with users where applicable.- Work with external developers to communicate requirement needs and priorities; test developer outputs and provide regular feedback on bugs and functionality to ensure solutions are being developed according to specifications; oversee developers and make sure deadlines are met.- Work with MOH on operational, technical, and financial sustainability of all systems from the beginning, ensuring a strong transition and institutionalization of systems.- Support technical set up and configuration, user testing, training, supervision, monitoring, issue escalation, and transition of systems.- Develop manuals, SOPs, and training materials to support implementation; help train country and MOH program staff in the use of information technology.- Help cultivate a culture of data-use within MOHs by supporting CHAI country teams to monitor and strengthen the quality of data inputs, refine analytical outputs, and develop context-appropriate strategies to strengthen the usage and analysis of data by MOH programs.Technical Support (20%)- Assist in the configuration of data collection, management, reporting, and analysis tools as needed (both mobile and web-based). Update and thoroughly test tool set ups, including updates to users, organization units, data elements, indicators, data collection forms, and dashboards based on requirements and feedback from end users.- Provide ad-hoc support to teams, particularly with data management and visualization.Knowledge Management (10%)- Ensure up-to-date documentation is in place to support roll out and maintenance of digital products.- Develop resources, guidelines, and other material to guide and share lessons across teams.- Document lessons learned on technical products for CHAI-wide or global sharing.
- Lead the project management of our AT program, including regular review of workplans, reporting on results and progress, planning and coordinating of project team meetings, and monitoring of program financials.- Facilitate knowledge-sharing between team members and with external experts. Develop online toolkits with relevant resources and information to support program implementation.- Lead the development of case studies about our work that document new learnings and insights. This may include academic publications.- Develop, maintain, and update an overview of expert advisors and supportive resources that are relevant to the program.- Work with the communications team to create content and support dissemination.- Support the development, implementation, and revision of our strategy.- Conduct high quality desktop research and analysis on our interventions and keep track of latest learnings and developments at the global and country-level.- Assist county teams with the review of program documents, facilitating connections with experts and technical documents, analytical support and government engagements. - Help organize relevant in-person meetings.- Prepare materials to present the findings, written report and PowerPoint, with internal and external stakeholders, including donors; update based on their feedback and input.- This role requires taking initiative to identify new opportunities and take on other responsibilities as needed and as requested by line manager.
- Lead on the development of technical guidance documents and materials for oxygen systems application: supporting CHAI and MOH on technical design, development, production and use of oxygen related equipment, services and ancillary system needs.- Guide stakeholders through equipment management life cycle including but not limited to system planning, technology selection, specification development, safety and operational risk assessments, procurement, distribution, maintenance, and asset management for proper utilization of oxygen systems and pneumonia and hypoxemia diagnostic equipment.- Provide responses to technical inquiries on oxygen commodities from key internal and external stakeholders. Provide support in the development of SOPs to guide the optimal installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of equipment.- Uphold organizational quality assurance requirements and support quality review in the procurement of goods and services, and support CHAI teams to provide technical advisory and evidence-based recommendations to Ministries of Health to inform oxygen system investments.- Research and review technical dossiers of component suppliers and original equipment manufacturers.- Assist with market landscaping through market analysis, collating market intelligence, conducting industry research, and synthesizing findings to guide strategic decisions.- Stay informed on emerging technology and research developments in the field, both nationally and internationally, and disseminate this information to a broader team.- Develop knowledge documentations (Thought pieces, Toolkits, FAQs, lessons learned), and facilitate forums to ensure it is effectively disseminated and used across CHAI country programs and global oxygen community.- Supporting the development of tools for equipment monitoring and asset management- Other responsibilities as requested.
- Acts as the primary liaison with all global operations teams.- Shares responsibilities with Regional Safety and Security Managers for incident response management across all CHAI teams, with specific responsibilities for global teams.- Identifies, trains, and manages S&S liaisons on each global and operations team.- Provides operational support to the S&S Department, including the day-to-day work planning and execution of team strategies.- Works closely with Regional Safety and Security Managers and Liaisons to ensure that all department delivery deadlines are met.- Develops and coordinates accurate reporting to be shared as needed with a variety of audiences, including CHAI leadership.- Manages and tracks incidents and develops all incident reports for CHAI leadership.- Leads S&S-related training for individual travelers and new hires, including sharing all available internal and external resources.- Develops and formalizes S&S training across the global Safety and Security Department.- Maintains and routinely updates S&S Portal Page.- Assist the Senior Manager in planning of S&S department team building meeting as required- Conduct country visits with liaison with the Regional Managers as required to learn about the S&S challenges and operations
Primary responsibilities:- Facilitate oxygen equipment and commodity procurements, managing relationships with relevant ministries and stakeholders, third party vendors, and global team- Oversee contract/deliverable management during installation of VIE tanks, piping and equipment at a select facility in Yaoundé.- Support with routinizing the use of the VIE tank installed at site- Follow up with LOX orders and deliveries from vendors, and LOX utilization at site- Support the establishment of coordinating platforms to oversee investments in oxygen at national and regional levels- Design and implement hub and spokemodel pilot to demonstrate the utility of LOX and feasibility of scale up- Conduct monitoring and documentation of impact of LOX implementation at the VIE tank site- Support the MOH to routinize oxygen monitoring across its national and subnational levels- Facilitate sustainability planning for LOX use at the site and expanded use nationwide- In close collaboration with country representative, develop the SRMNCH portfolio strategy and ensure alignment with government, donor, and global CHAI strategies- Co-ordinate with other local and international development partners to leverage complimentary expertise, funding and/or relationships- Work with global and in-country leadership to identify and pursue fund-raising opportunitiesOther responsibilities- Integrate the MOH taskforce for medical oxygen access and build the capacity of relevant MOH staff in coordination of all oxygen-related activities in the country; act as secretariat to the working group, which may include drafting presentations, meeting agendas, and taking meeting minutes amongst others- Support broader advocacy and resource mobilization efforts for medical oxygen access, e.g. drafting grant proposals, concept notes, presentations, budgets- Lead the drafting of technical narratives, publications, and other dissemination products- Integrate medical oxygen equipment procurement and distribution into existing routine supply chain processes and systems, such as the country’s logistics management information system (LMIS/eLMIS)- Develop monitoring & evaluation tools for CHAI and ministry use, at the national, county, and health facility levels- Institute clinical training and mentoring plan for medical oxygen, including revision of training and mentoring materials, tracking training gaps and progress- Strengthen the BME inventory management systems, through development of inventory management tools, routine maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs)- Liaise regularly with MOH units, other government agencies, NGOs and international multilateral organizations for oxygen-related work and serve as focal person at relevant workshops and meetings- Lead internal communications on key donor reporting deadlines to relevant team members – work closely with Finance and Administration teams to ensure activity plans and programmatic budgets are shared proactively-coordinate with Country Leadership to ensure any major risks and challenges for programmatic objectives are escalated and addressed accordingly- Develop materials and document internal updates to share with other CHAI Cameroon and global team members; highlight opportunities for integration and coordination across work streams wherever possible- Conduct literature reviews and research activities as needed, and undertake other duties related to improving oxygen access in Cameroon- Work with MOH and other stakeholders to identify available resources, analyze funding gaps and mobilize resources to fund national plan- Other responsibilities as assigned and needed
- Support CHAI country team, MOH, partners and targeted healthcare workers in the pursuit of adapting a point of use test card, for assessing the quality of chemotherapy drugs.- Collect qualitative and quantitative data to determine the market trend of chemotherapy products in Cameroon.- Implement post market surveys (PMS) of anti-cancer products in circulation in Cameroon using fast, reliable, affordable procedures like Spot-checks.- Develop a health and economic cost benefit analysis of instituting PMS on chemotherapy products for the country taking into consideration the impact on the health of patients.- Participate in the development and review of manuscripts for publication in peer review journals.- Collect relevant information to maximize access to scarce chemotherapy products and protect patient health in target health facilities.- Prepare preliminary analysis of data collected to guide leadership of investigators.- Collaborate closely with the team to proactively identify areas of opportunity as well as possible challenges and barriers to cancer treatment access.- Leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to accelerate progress towards the program’s milestones.- Provide additional technical assistance as needed in the areas of M&E, data management.- Prepare status reports and other required project update documents.- Prepares and submits relevant expense and activity reports within institutional timelines.- Carry out any other duties as may be required by CHAI leadership.
Finance and Accounting- Compile all payments requests and submit to Finance manager for review and approval by budget holder or Country Director- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments- Sending supplier remittances where applicable- Support the internal or external audit process by sorting out audit sample and ensure their completeness- Act as first level support to new colleagues on finance processes and compliance issues- Assist Program staff in assigning the correct PID / GID in their expense reports- Receive and review all their party (EU, MTN etc.) payment vouchers and file them with appropriate TN’s- Prepare weekly cash release and submit to finance manager for review an approval by Country Director- Track staff travel cash advances and reconciliations to ensure compliance with finance manual- Monitor Fuel Tom card balances and ensure timely refill- Follow up with suppliers for original invoices and/or receipts- Support the month end close process with preparation of monthly fuel and carbon report- Ensure monthly filing of all finance vouchers and month end close files- Ensure monthly scanning of finance documents including vouchers, contracts etc.- Track and maintain records of equipment and capital purchases- Other accounting tasks as neededProcurement- Regularly update the vendor register with relevant information for new vendors- Ensure the PO tracker is updated weekly- Ensure all OFAC checks are updated on timely basis in line with CHAI policy- Review purchase orders and other relevant procurement documents for correctness and completeness before they are issued to vendors, and/or processed- Review purchase orders and consult with the team lead for approval, prior to issuance within agreed upon thresholds- Liaise with vendors and other service providers and ensure administrative documents, invoices, GRN are provided before payment is processed- Provide guidance to the program team on compliance requirements in procurement- Other procurement tasks as neededAdministrative- Maintain the asset register and ensure it is always up to date, including conducting impromptu asset verification on a periodic basis- Maintain office records such as travel logs, asset lists, and others as needed- Receive office supplies and prepare GRN- Manage office supplies/consumables stock and ensure timely replenishment- Collect and distribute in-coming mail, record, and send out all out-going mail- Keep reference serial list and assign to new external correspondence- Coordinate logistics for meetings and trainings and set up of conference room(s), request cash advance for refreshments, and provide other logistics for in-house meetings- Oversee office facilities management, transportation, and logistics, including making necessary arrangements for project meetings, workshops, and trainings- Manage the project leadership’s agenda, contacting people to request and confirm appointments- Manage general office services including guards, cleaning services, transportation, and utilities- Manage office supplies and consumables stock to ensure timely replenishment- Other administrative tasks as needed
Les responsabilités Gestion de programme :- Diriger le cycle de vie complet de la gestion de projet : initiation, planification, exécution, suivi et clôture.- Assurer la mise en œuvre réussie des interventions du programme et la production de livrables de haute qualité par le biais d'un suivi hebdomadaire de l'avancement des travaux- Concevoir les domaines d'appui non définis (assistance technique à la demande) et affiner le plan de travail du programme conformément à l'accord de travail rédigé avec le gouvernement et validé par les donateurs- Suivre de près les budgets du programme, en effectuant des examens mensuels et trimestriels, et en ajustant les prévisions conformément aux exigences de la subvention Communication du projet et rapports financiers- Organiser et diriger des réunions en personne et virtuelles avec l'équipe du programme dans le pays et au sein de l'équipe mondiale afin de fournir des mises à jour sur l'avancement du projet, de faire remonter les stratégies de gestion des risques et d'apprendre des expériences des autres pays et des experts techniques.- Rédiger des rapports d'avancement et élaborer des rapports financiers pour les bailleurs de fonds- Élaborer et faire des présentations aux bailleurs de fonds anglophones- Contribuer aux rapports nationaux et aux outils de suivi du programme pour le bureau de pays. Gestion du personnel : - Superviser et diriger une équipe multiculturelle, aux origines professionnelles et éducatives diverses. - Encadrer, développer et soutenir le personnel en fournissant des commentaires et des conseils constructifs (CHAI met l'accent sur le renforcement des capacités de ses équipes)- Travailler avec le personnel pour identifier les objectifs et créer des plans de développement individuels adaptés aux besoins de chacun et à la culture de l'équipe de la CHAI Bénin- Travailler avec les ressources humaines pour soutenir les initiatives de gestion des talents et de formation au sein du bureau national et au niveau organisationnel plus large.Gestion des relations :- Gérer les relations avec les parties prenantes du gouvernement à tous les niveaux, en agissant comme un conseiller clé pour le gouvernement, des décideurs politiques au niveau du ministère de la Santé jusqu’aux acteurs de mise en œuvre, pour les soutenir dans la conception et la mise en œuvre des réformes et des interventions soutenues par CHAI.- Fournir des mises à jour programmatiques spécifiques au pays aux bailleurs de fonds et partager avec eux une perspective technique sur les opportunités d'impact- Travailler en réseau et collaborer avec d'autres partenaires de mise en œuvre dans le pays. Orientation technique- Se tenir au courant de l'évolution du paysage du financement de la santé au Bénin et dans le monde, en surveillant les tendances clés dans le domaine.- Identifier et développer des domaines d'action à moyen terme pour aborder les questions politiques clés au Bénin. Au besoin, élaborer des demandes de financement afin de mobiliser des fonds pour répondre à ces besoins ;- Soutenir le renforcement des capacités sur le financement de la santé et le renforcement du système parmi les équipes de CHAI Bénin en partageant des webinaires, des cours en ligne et des articles de journaux, et en demandant des sessions de formation à l'équipe mondiale de financement de la santé et des sessions de partage d'informations aux autres équipes de pays.- Rechercher des opportunités de collaboration avec d'autres équipes CHAI, en aidant à construire une communauté de pratique transversale au sein du pays, de la région et de l'organisation ; Autres tâches assignées par le directeur de pays.