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Associate, New Vaccine Introduction and Service Delivery

Yaoundé

  • Organization: CHAI - Clinton Health Access Initiative
  • Location: Yaoundé
  • Grade: Mid level - Associate Level - Open for both International and National Professionals
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Supply Chain
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Closing Date: Closed

Associate, New Vaccine Introduction and Service Delivery

Country
Cameroon
Program (Division)
Country Programs - Cameroon
Overview

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 skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with 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.

 

This Associate in new vaccine introduction and Service delivery will support efforts in Cameroon to deliver the objectives of the EPI, under the guidance and direction of the Program Manager and other team members. The Associate will manage different components of the program and engage with national and sub-national stakeholders in cross-cutting disease programs and Ministry of Health (MOH) departments. The Associate will provide both strategic and technical support to MoH relevant departments to meet project-specific objectives and milestones within stipulated timeframes, working closely with CHAI’s Global Vaccines Delivery team.


The position will be based in Yaoundé with domestic travel.

Responsibilities
  • Support implementation of Vaccines projects to strengthen EPI capacity and management and to meet donor objectives and timelines, including development of reports to donors
  • Support the development of guidelines, workplans, budgets and other materials for key activities
  • Support leading the implementation of a pilot to improve the uptake of HPV vaccine.
  • Support leading the implementation of the scale up of an integrated NCD screening and COVID-19 vaccine service delivery model at HCs and the development of local policy/strategic guidance for future integrated PHC models of care
  • Provide analytical support to the government to inform the planning and management of COVID-19 vaccines delivery, including (related to the above) identifying opportunities and costs associated with integration with other health services
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, donors, and partner organizations
  • Collaborate with government to ensure skills transfer and government ownership
  • Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to measure the impact of Vaccines programs and assess progress against project goals on a regular basis in coordination with the Program Manager
  • Develop influential presentation materials that work for varying audiences
  • Stay up to date with the latest knowledge, skills, policy/strategic guidance and industry trends in the immunization space
  • Contribute to strategic areas for expansion and support Program Manager in fundraising efforts
  • Work closely with the CHAI Global Vaccines Team to enlist support and capture and disseminate emerging best practices
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Program Manager and Senior Program Leadership
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Exposure to global public health challenges, health systems strengthening and/or experience working with Government bodies
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to operate without extensive structural or operational support
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build strong and effective working relationships with government and NGO representatives
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English for business purposes, including the ability to prepare and present compelling presentations
  • Proficiency at Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and/or other data-analysis tools
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and high-pressure environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently with minimal instruction
  • Strong openness to feedback and willingness to improve 

Advantages:

  • Experience in healthcare and knowledge of the Cameroonian MOH, EPI, and regional and district health offices
  • Technical knowledge and experience in the area of immunization
  • Management consulting or private sector experience with a focus on excel modelling, report/grant writing and project management
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field like public health, development, policy, biology, or science
  • Able to communicate in French and English language
  • Previous work experience in Cameroon 

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