Job Title: Access
to Medicines Coordinator
to Medicines Coordinator
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About CHAI:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health
organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the
developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS,
malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on
improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for
treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs. Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI
has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2
million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing
nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on
this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen
healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.
organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the
developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS,
malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on
improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for
treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs. Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI
has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2
million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing
nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on
this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen
healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.
Job Summary: The Access to Medicines Coordinator will
provide technical support to the Uganda Ministry of Health to enhance access to
medicines for people affected by HIV, malaria and other infectious diseases. In
close conjunction with the Ministry and NGO partners, the Coordinator will seek
to optimize Uganda’s product selection, enhance the supply chain, and improve
the drug forecasting process. The Coordinator will also help the Ministry of
Health develop the internal capacity to recommend the optimal drug regimens and
strengthen the systems that deliver those drugs to facilities.
provide technical support to the Uganda Ministry of Health to enhance access to
medicines for people affected by HIV, malaria and other infectious diseases. In
close conjunction with the Ministry and NGO partners, the Coordinator will seek
to optimize Uganda’s product selection, enhance the supply chain, and improve
the drug forecasting process. The Coordinator will also help the Ministry of
Health develop the internal capacity to recommend the optimal drug regimens and
strengthen the systems that deliver those drugs to facilities.
The Coordinator must be a strategic thinker with exceptional
quantitative skills and experience in managing complex programs. The
Coordinator will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from quantitative
analysis, and leading stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on proposed
recommendations. The Coordinator will also spend time in the field, collecting
data at low-level health facilities. The Coordinator must become quickly well
versed in the costs, efficacy and side effects of diverse drug regimens and
formulations.
quantitative skills and experience in managing complex programs. The
Coordinator will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from quantitative
analysis, and leading stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on proposed
recommendations. The Coordinator will also spend time in the field, collecting
data at low-level health facilities. The Coordinator must become quickly well
versed in the costs, efficacy and side effects of diverse drug regimens and
formulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Coordinator will be analyzing and
presenting on drug optimization, in order to influence national guidelines
and promote the rapid uptake of optimal regimens - Identifying supply
chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative
analysis, including field research, and developing contingency mechanisms - Building capacity
among government employees to sustainably manage Access-related programs - Supporting national
drug forecasts and quantifications through quantitative analysis - Making practical
recommendations to improve system operations at key leverage points and
presenting them to diverse stakeholders - Developing and
refining information management tools - Perform any other
activities, as needed and assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The applicant should
hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree - The applicant should
also possess an advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a
related field. - At least three to five
years’ work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment. - Experience working in
management consulting, finance or a similarly
quantitative/analytical capacity - Experience working in
Africa and/or developing countries - Experience in working
in public health, HIV or other infectious diseases. - Excellent written and
verbal communications skills - Excellent problem
solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced skills in
Excel and PowerPoint - Excellent project
management skills - Strong work ethic
- The Coordinator must
be able to navigate politics and build relationships at every level. S/he
must exhibit a passion for results and a commitment to excellence. - The Coordinator should
be a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical
ability, and communication skills. - The Coordinator must
be able to function independently and flexibly, be a strong team player,
build strong professional relationships, and have a strong commitment to
excellence. - Possess the ability to
work in a diverse team - Ability to navigate
complex government processes with multiple influencers and to negotiate
and achieve consensus - Ability to learn on
the job quickly and synthesize a broad range of information - Ability to think
strategically, handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment - Willingness to travel
in remote areas with limited services ~25% of the time - CHAI places great
value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility,
tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this
prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former
Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.
prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former
Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.
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