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Scope and build up global level support to strengthen vaccines supply chain data systems- Develop productive relationships with key global stakeholders (e.g., Gavi, BMGF, UNICEF Supply Division/Program Division) to identify areas of support and foster effective exchange of know-how and coordination of efforts with partners- Become a respected and trusted representative and thought leader on cold chain and supply chain within CHAI and within the global immunization community- Support potential hiring and staffing of team to deliver on identified areas of support in collaboration with CHAI’s regional and technical managers- Scope new impactful and transformational new work with our existing global partners (e.g., BMGF, Gavi) to support improvement in cold chain management and sustainable data systemsSupport cold chain as a service strategy development and planning in partnership with UNICEF and selected country partners- Support the development of a novel procurement strategy and its implementation plans in partnership with UNICEF. This will include costed implementation planning and preparing for a pilot program with clear objectives and transformational goals- Work with in-country stakeholders to identify and map context specific implementation of CCaaS to plan for a pilot program and subsequent scaling to sustainable implementationLead our global thought leadership to improve in-country and global practices and policies for CCE management- Inform national and global practices and policies that improve sustainable CCE management based on analytical perspective and lessons learned from CHAI and other partners- Develop documentation, sharing and effective use of results and lessons learned across countries and externally, if appropriate- Develop thought pieces and toolkit in area of focus and ensure it is effectively disseminated and use across the program and the global immunization community- Inform and improve global policies & strategies and their country implementation beyond CHAI focus countries. This will include participation in global working groups (e.g., EPI manager meetings, ESA regional meetings, Immunization Supply Chain Steering Committee, TechNet, etc.).Support grant management and reporting in areas of focus- Prepare high-quality updates and reports for donors and CHAI management, including achievements, forward looking strategy and risks/opportunities- Provide high-value input to action plans to help country teams meet grant objectives and ensure grant translate into sustainable transformational impactOther responsibilities as needed.
- Own and execute external and internal communications strategy to support goals of Assistive Technology program- Develop and maintain a comprehensive and easy to access suite of AT communication resources and best practice guidance for using and developing content- Support CHAI’s communications team to carry out wider communications strategy, including managing special projects for various teams at CHAI- Conduct strategic media outreach, including defining audiences, developing pitches, and building or updating media lists- Plan and execute strategic outreach to new and existing partners and donors- Write and edit materials including blog posts, reports, press releases, decks, social media posts, and more- Assist with internal communications and knowledge sharing
- Serve as a thought leader and contribute to a technically sound strategic vision for how analytics, surveillance, financial management tools, strategic planning, health information and other relevant systems can be leveraged to strengthened malaria program and campaign digitization in Francophone Africa, with a specific focus on DRC.- Provide technical support to the implementation of malaria control activities including but not limited to strengthening surveillance systems, promoting the use of data for decision making, targeting and prioritization of case management and vector control interventions, and strategic and financial planning.- In alignment with the DRC country team, communicate effectively across a matrixed organization and expertly coordinate global CHAI teams and resources to ensure DRC-specific project goals are met.- Contribute to the formulation, review, and provide feedback on technical deliverables, which may include strategic plans, guidelines and standard operating procedures, analysis plan, grant proposals, donor reporting, or implementation updates.- Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation to measure progress towards malaria goals (analysis of key indicators, design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation of surveillance platforms, etc.).- Monitor program activities against project goals and donor commitments, identify operational bottlenecks or weaknesses, and work collaboratively with CHAI country and global teams to achieve exceptional results on aggressive timelines.- Formulate and conduct high quality technical outputs and promote the routine use of data and analysis to evaluate effectiveness of current interventions and inform strategic planning.- Rapidly digest and synthesize complex technical, political and operational information and expertly tailor results, outputs and action items to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.- Identify new opportunities within and outside the initial project scope, anticipate risks and be proactive in responding to them.- Support CHAI teams with the development of programmatic reports for government and donor reporting, as well as concept notes or other external communication products.- Other responsibilities in Francophone Africa as needed.
Poste CHAI recherche un/une chargé(e) de programme pour concevoir et superviser le programme de renforcement du système de santé de CHAI au Burkina Faso. Dans ce rôle, le/la chargé(e) de programme élaborera et dirigera la mise en œuvre de l'appui de CHAI au ministère de la Santé en travaillant étroitement avec les principaux décideurs du ministère de la santé et leurs partenaires. Il ou elle encadrera une équipe d'associé(s), d'associé(s) senior(s) et de conseiller(s) technique(s).Le ou la chargé(e) de programme travaillera en tant que membre de l'équipe de renforcement des systèmes de santé et collaborera avec les autres chargé(e)s dans leurs domaines de travail respectifs. L'étendue du travail peut inclure, mais n'est pas limitée à : 1) l'amélioration de la durabilité du programme de soins gratuits en tant que mécanisme de financement essentiel pour les services destinés aux femmes et aux filles, 2) l'opérationnalisation de la vision du gouvernement pour " un plan, un budget, un rapport " au niveau sous national pour améliorer l'efficacité des ressources, 3) l'utilisation et le renforcement des capacités analytiques pour l'utilisation des données aux niveaux central et sous national, et 4) autres projets pour le financement et le renforcement des systèmes de santé. On s'attend à ce que les défis auxquels le gouvernement est confronté évoluent au fil du temps et, par conséquent, le travail sera diversifié, et ce rôle exige un forte capacité d'adaptation et de réflexion créative. Le ou la chargé(e) de programme doit parler couramment le français et l'anglais, et avoir d'excellentes compétences en matière de développement de relations et de communication, en particulier avec les parties prenantes du ministère de la Santé à tous les niveaux du système. Il ou elle doit être capable de fonctionner de manière indépendante avec un minimum de supervision, avoir un fort engagement envers l'excellence avec un sens aigu du détail, et rendre compte efficacement de l'avancement du projet. En outre, le ou la chargé(e) de programme doit avoir une bonne compréhension de l'application des connaissances et du processus de prise de décision fondé sur des données probantes.Ce poste offre une occasion unique de travailler en étroite collaboration avec un gouvernement qui s'est engagé à garantir l'accès universel aux soins de santé par le biais de réformes historiques et innovantes.Responsabilités :- Diriger le programme de renforcement du système de santé de la CHAI Burkina Faso et assurer une conception efficace et une livraison réussie des projets clés, en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec les parties prenantes du gouvernement. S'assurer que les livrables du projet et l'assistance technique continue répondent aux besoins du gouvernement et aux normes de qualité de CHAI.- Superviser une équipe d'associés et d'associés seniors ayant des parcours professionnels et éducatifs variés et travailler avec le leadership de CHAI au niveau pays pour mettre en oeuvre des initiatives de renforcement des capacités et de développement des talents.- Agir en tant que conseiller(ère) clé auprès des parties prenantes du gouvernement et appuyer les réformes de renforcement des systèmes de santé par le biais d'activités clés du portefeuille de CHAI. Cela comprendra, sans s'y limiter, les efforts suivants :- Un projet visant à évaluer et à améliorer la viabilité financière du programme phare du ministère de la santé de gratuité des soins, en effectuant des analyses de viabilité solides et en conseillant le gouvernement sur les stratégies optimales pour augmenter le financement et améliorer l'efficacité de la gestion des ressources.- Un appui pour renforcer les pratiques de planification et de budgétisation aux niveaux central et périphérique, ainsi que pour renforcer la coordination de l’aide extérieure et la mobilisation des ressources nationales, afin d'aider le gouvernement à définir et à financer les principales priorités du secteur de la santé.- Un appui au renforcement des capacités des acteurs du ministère de la santé qui mettra l'accent sur l'amélioration de la disponibilité et de l'utilisation des données pour la prise de décisions techniques et politiques, y compris pour une meilleure gestion financière.- D'autres projets de renforcement du système de santé et de financement de la santé à définir fin 2022-début 2023.- Conseiller le gouvernement sur la conception et mise en œuvre d'un plan de financement à moyen et long terme pour le renforcement du système de santé primaire et l’atteinte des objectifs de la couverture sanitaire universelle.- Diriger les processus internes de planification stratégique et de budgétisation liés aux axes de travail du programme et superviser les performances par rapport aux plans de travail et aux budgets. Cela comprendra l'élaboration de la nouvelle phase de travail à la fin de 2022/début de 2023 avec la direction de CHAI et d'autres membres de l'équipe.- Définir le portefeuille d’appui de CHAI en financement et renforcement des système de santé de CHAI Burkina Faso avec le reste de l'équipe de gestion de la CHAI et l'équipe de financement de la santé mondiale.- Rechercher des opportunités de collaboration avec d'autres équipes de la CHAI et d'autres institutions partenaires, en aidant à construire une communauté de pratique transversale au sein du pays, de la région et de l'organisation et à se tenir au courant des principales tendances et recherches mondiales.- Autres responsabilités potentielles assignées par le superviseur.
The Oxygen Scientist is a member of the Oxygen program team of the CHAI-DRC, responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating all program activities. Theywill report directly to the Associate Director, Diagnostics and Supply Chain. This role requires strong technical, managerial, communication, and organizational skills. The Oxygen Scientist will be based in Kinshasa, with the following specific responsibilities:- Collaborate with CHAI DRC team, the global CHAI Essential Medicines team, the Ministry of Health and relevant departments, and local partners to improve oxygen access and delivery as a common goal.- Contribute to the strengthening of the oxygen supply chain, infrastructure for diagnosis and treatment and equipment maintenance, including supporting the development of job aids, and training materials.- Provide analytical support particularly in areas of costing, scenario modelling, budgeting for oxygen interventions, analyzing technical challenges in the implementation of oxygen related interventions and any other quantification support as needed.- Facilitate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the current program, leveraging current analysis to drive action, as well as assisting with the development of sustainable M&E frameworks and tools for the Ministry of Health to see and manage data over the long term.- Support the Ministry of Health and relevant departments to coordinate and conduct oxygen-related trainings.- Identify new opportunities for relevant engagement and actively troubleshoot issues as they arise.- Conduct joint supervision visits to public hospitals at both national and subnational levels with relevant departments of MoH to monitor and evaluate gaps of key oxygen commodities for general respiratory care and COVID-19.- Collaborate with government to ensure skills transfer and government ownership.- Provide technical support to MoH in developing a strategic oxygen roadmap to expand access to oxygen beyond COVID-19 to cover treatment access to other SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection).- Lead the installation and effective management of PSA in different provinces.- Lead the introduction and implementation of medical liquid oxygen in DRC.- Other relevant tasks as requested.
- Lead and drive the success of CHAI’s malaria and NTD program in Benin including setting the vision and goals, prioritizing resources, and developing country-specific work plans - Proactively monitor and manage execution of CHAI’s malaria and NTD program in Benin to ensure that expected deliverables and targets are achieved on time and within budget - Identify and problem-solve challenges in meeting objectives including internal and external conflict resolution, budget constraints, and other operational challenge and apply strategic and critical thinking to adjust objectives and activities accordingly - Build strong relationships with stakeholders from government, partner organizations and local institutions to facilitate coordination, problem solving, alignment of objectives and delivery of results - Work closely with CHAI’s regional technical teams and managers to identify strategic areas for expansion or redirection and guide strategic planning or proposal development as needed- Demonstrate leadership and directly manage all members of the CHAI Benin Malaria and NTD team - Synthesize results and communicate them internally and externally at national and regional venues through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications- Oversee the operational and financial management of the country program, including budget planning and reporting, as well as leading the finalization of CHAI’s corporate setup in Benin. This may include the need to serve on the local Board of Directors of the CHAI Benin entity and act as the point person for vendor relationships- Act in an official signing capacity as the official CHAI, Inc. representative in Benin with the government - Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
- Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with key suppliers, donors, and external partners at a senior level- Conducting thorough market assessments for priority products and services- Leading supplier engagement and negotiations on market-shaping initiatives- Effectively managing ongoing market-shaping agreements between relevant parties- Collaborating with CHAI's technical teams to develop and implement strategies to help suppliers accelerate the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of key products- Working to design, build, and socialize key analyses to support market-shaping efforts (e.g., demand forecasts, business cases, etc.)- Developing and building consensus around strategic frameworks and priorities in order to move forward market-shaping discussions- Other responsibilities as needed
- Serving as a trusted adviser to CHAI country teams and regional technical leads, and national malaria programs, on issues related to malaria entomology;- Developing and leading the execution of CHAI’s entomological strategy;- Working through CHAI country teams to support malaria programs with developing their entomological strategies, including understanding key programmatic questions, consideration (and deployment, when relevant) of new approaches, data collection oriented to answering programmatic questions, and making vector control decisions based on entomological data;- Answering questions from CHAI teams and malaria programs related to the bionomics of key malaria vectors across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Mesoamerica;- Staying abreast of WHO technical guidelines and the latest scientific advances regarding malaria entomology, and translating scientific evidence into country programmatic decisions, standard operating procedures, data collection forms, manuals, and guidelines;- Understanding novel and traditional malaria vector control tools, and advising on the entomological data that would support introducing and monitoring these tools;- Supporting CHAI country teams and government programs to implement strong systems for vector control insecticide resistance monitoring;- Identifying key impediments to achieving entomological programmatic goals and helping devise targeted solutions to them;- Providing technical support for conducting programmatic entomological activities of malaria vectors including, but not limited to, capturing vector species, biting and resting behavior, oviposition, breeding dynamics, and susceptibility to insecticides;- Providing technical and operational support for the implementation of entomological and vector control studies including, but not limited to, guidance on best practices for collecting larval and adult vectors, preserving and transporting samples, selecting survey or sentinel sites, evaluating the quality of indoor residual spraying, measuring the residual efficacy of insecticides, and the timing of such studies;- Participating in the analysis and interpretation of entomological data collected routinely or during entomological surveys;- Supporting strong entomological data management, including integration of entomological data into malaria information systems and deployment of digital tools as appropriate;- Developing malaria program budgets for entomological infrastructure and surveillance activities;- Synthesizing results in slide decks and reporting and communicating them within CHAI;- Leading trainings for CHAI teams and country programs on entomology best practices and new information;- Representing CHAI at external technical meetings, acting as the face of our organization to academic/technical partners, including via the dissemination of findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications;- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across governmental, non-governmental, public health, and academic organizations;- Working with CHAI's technical teams, country teams, and regional managers to develop and implement coordinated program support; and- Any other tasks identified.