- 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

Coordination and resource mobilization- Provide overall coordination support for the implementation of DAC-A program activities; facilitate communication among team members, knowledge management, work planning, and communication with CHAI teams, DAC-A leadership and steering committee, and funding partners.- Build excellent working relationships with various MOH departments, other government agencies, NGOs and international multilateral organizations.- Lead DAC-A advocacy and resource mobilization efforts through active identification and engagement with various clinical research stakeholders and sponsors, and the development of convincing, high-quality pitches, grant proposals, concept notes, presentations and budgets.- Lead the development of a three-year DAC-A strategic plan coupled with DAC-A business processes and guidelines.- Coordinate DAC-A protocol reviews ensuring efficient use of DAC-A resources, and alignment with DAC best practices for clinical research.- Coordinate the award of Trial Planning Grants (TPG), manage internal and external relationships to monitor TPG projects progress and ensure successful and timely completion.- Serve as a thought partner to DAC-A leadership and steering committee.Program implementation- Plan and execute high-quality and effective technical meetings, capacity building workshops, stakeholder and funder consultations.- Lead the development of high-quality technical documents, including but not limited to presentations, training reports, briefing notes, budgets, guidelines, strategic plans and business processes.- Lead the development of manuscripts outlining learnings and best practices from DAC-A related activities, for publication in peer review journals.- Advocate for the inclusion of new technologies for the review of clinical research protocols and storage of patient medical records; support the development and piloting of relevant tools and processes.- Lead routine program monitoring & evaluation activities and donor reporting.- Plan and facilitate monthly and weekly team meetings to review project progress, identify bottlenecks and develop mitigation strategies.- Onboard, manage and provide technical support to DAC-A implementation team members in the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, guidelines, workplans, budgets and other materials for key activities, to ensure program implementation goals and quality standards are achieved.- Carry out independent problem-solving and perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the Senior Program Leadership, DAC-A review and steering committees.

- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with various clinical research stakeholders including, sponsors (e.g EDCTP, Wellcome trust, BMGF etc.), research institutions and network of excellence (e.g., University of Buea, Institut Pasteur Dakar, KEMRI etc.).- Lead the development of terms of references (TORs) for DAC-A steering committee, leadership team or advisory board, review committees and Trial Planning Grants.- Adapt DAC best practices for clinical research to the African context.- Develop guidelines, workplans, budgets and other materials for key activities.- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to assess progress against project goals on a regular basis in coordination with the Program Manager and provide prioritized recommendations to address key identified gaps.- Stay up to date with the latest knowledge, skills, policy/strategic guidance and industry trends in the clinical research space.- Contribute to strategic areas for expansion and support Program Manager in fundraising efforts.- Develop and review strategic plans, national guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials and other project related documents with support from program manager.- Perform scientific literature review on relevant topics as needed.- Synthesize results and communicate them through high-quality, influential presentation materials suitable for varying audiences, reports and publications.- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Program Manager and Senior Program Leadership.

- Lead activities related to the development and use of a digital platform by the National regulatory authority and the National Ethics Committee to review clinical research protocols.- Take the lead in the development and trial of an Electronic Medical Record platform (EMR) in health facilities of partner organizations.- Lead efforts to convert existing paper based medical records into digitized data stored in the EMR platform.- Support in maintaining the DAC-A website and submission portals.- Ensure DAC-A resources are available in both English and French.- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with individuals across government programs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local academic institutions and other key stakeholders to ensure skills transfer and ownership.- Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to assess progress against project goals on a regular basis in coordination with the Program Manager and provide prioritized recommendations to address key identified gaps.- Support in strategic areas for expansion and fundraising efforts.- Support implementing partners, CHAI country and global teams in the development and review of strategic plans, national guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials and other project related documents with help from the Program Manager.- Collect and analyze data (quantitative and qualitative), identify trends, and prepare reports as needed to support decision making.- Represent CHAI at external technical meetings within the country and assist to develop and document dissemination materials from these meetings.- Assist the program manager with the development of guidelines, workplans, budgets and other materials for key activities, and in the planning, analysis, and evaluation of the effectiveness of operations and programs.- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Across countries and projects, this Associate will achieve these objectives by: Scoping- Engaging closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) programs, in-country partners, and regional/local CHAI teams to develop a deep understanding of user requirements for malaria surveillance and public health campaigns- Providing guidance to MOH programs and stakeholders in the selection and application of technology tools to solve public health problems- Playing a translational role in communicating technical approaches, software/hardware specifications, and implementation guidance to non-technical staff within the MOH, partner organizations, and other CHAI team members- Serving as a thought leader for CHAI teams, MOH programs, and stakeholders on regional and country-level digital strategies, approaches, and guidanceTechnology Project Management- Developing and documenting user-centered requirements in line with programmatic objectives and data needs, including data entry forms, user workflows, dashboards, and system integrations- Managing technology vendors to ensure product configurations and developments are on track and in line with defined requirements; test developer outputs and provide regular feedback on bugs and functionally- Directly configuring data collection, management, and reporting tools and systems as needed (e.g., DHIS2, ODK, CommCare), including user-friendly dashboards- Managing ongoing tracking and prioritization of software development activities; proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential challenges and roadblocks, and develop contingency plansTechnology Implementation- Developing system roll-out plans and support system installation, device set-up, and operational readiness ahead of implementation- Building digital and data capacity within government staff by developing manuals, SOPs, and training materials; train stakeholders and end users in the administration and use of information technology- Cultivating a culture of data-use within malaria programs by ensuring data visualizations are automated, simple, clear, and action-oriented for program staff at all levels- Developing and implementing sustainability plans with Ministry of Health staff to ensure the long-term success of digital health interventions- Manage and develop resources, guidelines, and other material to provide guidance to and share lessons across teams- Perform other duties that may be assigned by Program Manager

Serve as a thought leader, manage, and implement analytical projects related to Malaria epidemiology, interventions, and surveillance, as required. Across countries and projects, the Associate will achieve these objectives by:Surveillance support:- Manage surveillance activities in the country, in coordination with the CHAI Malaria program team and with support from their manager- Support development and review of national guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for malaria surveillance activities- Measure performance and determinants of malaria surveillance systems and provide prioritized recommendations to address key gaps- Support development, integration, and institutionalization of malaria information systems, including data collection tools and dashboards- Support integration of data use and analysis in routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health systemAnalytical support:- Manage and coordinate analytical projects across different technical teams related to malaria epidemiology (e.g., drivers of transmission), targeting and evaluation of interventions (e.g., Indoor Residual Spraying, Insecticide-Treated Net distributions, health worker allocations), and surveillance (e.g., data quality audits)- Provide high-quality analytical support to CHAI regional and country teams, government staff, and relevant partners, through the planning, implementation, and presentation of highly complex analyses- Clean, organize, and merge available datasets and assess their quality and suitability for analysis- Conduct statistical and spatial analyses (descriptive analyses, regressions, and other relevant methods)- Translate analytical results to national and sub-national government partners, ensure data are used to inform strategic decisions, and influence program strategy- Provide mentorship and review for team members conducting and synthesizing analytical workProgrammatic support:- Perform scientific literature review on relevant topics as needed (e.g., surveillance methods, drivers of malaria transmission, intervention effectiveness)- Formulate and deliver national and sub-national level training materials with a focus on analytical content (e.g., data management best practices, online data collection tools), and surveillance strengthening- Develop and implement M&E plans for CHAI and program activities, including monitoring and evaluating the implementation of relevant Malaria interventions, and surveillance systems- Ensure sustainability and country ownership of malaria surveillance and analytics activities by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across government programs, non-governmental organizations, and local academic institutions, with support from program manager- Synthesize results and communicate them through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications- Represent CHAI at external technical meetings within the country, and develop and document dissemination materials from these meetings- Perform other duties that may be assigned by Program Manager

The Associate will support the Malaria programs to:- Identify opportunities for data use and digitization of national campaigns (e.g. mass drug administration, vaccination for polio, or bednet distribution), and build a plan and vision for integrated campaign digitization- Explore useful analysis and tools for decision-making that are not fully leveraged, assess the operational and financial feasibility of implementing solutions- Support operational requirements gathering, including defining and understanding needs and gaps in campaign operations, identifying areas to address through digital solutions and areas that may need parallel operations strengthening by MoH departments and local partner support- Select, enhance, and customize context-appropriate campaign tools for Cameroon- Promote integrated campaign tools and platforms progressively implemented with across campaign and embedded within routine health systems- Conduct routine monitoring and evaluation to understand value and impact of digitizing and integrating campaigns- Develop a sustainability plan for long-term maintenance and use of digital platforms, including use of a network of local partnersThe Associate will achieve these objectives as follows: Engagement and coordination with MoH programs and partners- Serve as a trusted advisor to the national Malaria programs- Provide day-to-day program management support to the Malaria programs- Work with the MoH programs and stakeholders to develop workplans, templates, guidelines, and other material for successful project execution- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across MoH departments; implementing organizations; WHO country offices and relevant teams; local institutions; and donors- Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between the government program and partner organizations in the region to ensure coordinationExecution of programmatic activities- Support the Program Manager in shaping CHAI’s overall Malaria strategy for the country, participate in the development of clear operational plans for execution, and continuously identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize the impact of the Malaria programs- Identify key impediments to programmatic goals and help devise targeted solutions to solve these problemsM&E and communication- Liaise with CHAI’s global and regional teams to ensure strong communications and timely delivery on cross-cutting project activities- Develop resources and best practices to share lessons learned across teams, and synthesize and disseminate findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications- Additional responsibilities as required and assigned by the direct line manager

- Serve as a thought leader and contribute to a technically sound strategic vision for how analytics, surveillance and health information systems can be leveraged to strengthen malaria programs in Cameroon- Communicate effectively across a matrixed organization and expertly coordinate in-country and global CHAI teams and resources to ensure Cameroon-specific project goals are met- 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- Ensure achievable project plans are in place and integrated with team priorities and support execution of activities- 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- Develop and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders across CHAI, government, non-governmental organizations, and local institutions working on relevant informatics, data analysis and surveillance activities- Identify new opportunities within and outside the initial project scope, anticipate risks and be proactive in responding to them- Other responsibilities as needed

- Maintain an up to date understanding of CHAI’s global operations, risks, and compliance requirements, and international auditing standards- Assess adequacy of governance, risk management processes, internal controls, compliance with regulation and policies- Influence positive change, add value to CHAI’s operations and share best practices- Plan and conduct financial, operational and compliance audit engagements (scopes, programs, testing) of CHAI country offices, global programs, and operational unit- Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance policies and procedures and host countries regulations- Write clear and concise internal audit findings into reports format reflecting the results of the work performed- Provide value added recommendations that are applicable to specific business processes, country offices and programs- Review and validate implementation of management corrective actions and prepare quarterly reports on the status of corrective actions.- Raise awareness of the internal audit function and improve communication and collaboration with management and governance- Partner with management to identify risks and improve visibility of high risks for leadership- Conduct trainings on internal controls, compliance, risk management and governance- Promote awareness of fraud risks and red flags, and promote controls to deter and mitigate fraud risks- Assist with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee- Manage outsourced internal audits with consultants- Develop processes and analytical tools to improve efficiency of the Internal Audit activity. Develop audit programs, checklists, and audit analytical tools that improve the audit function.- Maintain risk registers and control matrices- Organize and maintain clear and well-organized work papers- Conduct fact finding reviews and investigate allegations of financial misappropriations- Assist with other responsibilities and projects assigned by the Director, Internal Audit