Project Manager, Global Essential Medicines at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) – Apply Now

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• The candidate must be able to function independently and be flexible, have a deep personal commitment to producing results, and have a demonstrated ability to lead challenging and complex projects.
• CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, tenacity, independence, humility, passion for the mission, and work ethic. The expected amount of travel for this position is 50%. The expected study period is 2 years.

Position location is flexible to CHAI Program Countries pending leadership approval.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to design and implement a system to monitor the fidelity of the ORS/zinc distribution campaign to ensure the activities are carried out as planned
• Collaborate with an external academic research partner to design and implement an impact evaluation study to evaluate the ORS/zinc distribution campaign on utilization and coverage
• Conduct additional M&E and research activities as required, such as organizing and participating in field visits, developing field reports, database management, data quality reviews, and data analyses and interpretation
• Prepare detailed oral or written reports of results in the context of the program strategy. Independently prepare and communicate conclusions and recommendations for next steps
• Present effectively to internal CHAI forums and external meetings
• Contribute to scientific papers and internal report

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, preferably MPH or MPP; or Bachelor’s degree with equitable experience
• 6+ years experience working in a results-oriented environment
• Experience living/working in Africa and/or Asia
• Experience managing randomized controlled trials and/or field research studies in public health or economic development
• Experience delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong analytical skills and a high level of proficiency in R and Stata
• Ability to multi-task and be effective in high-pressure situations
• Meticulous work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and be flexible
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Advantages:

• Experience using/developing electronic data collection software such as Open Data Kit (ODK) or SurveyCTO
• Experience conducting GIS analyses
• Experience working with national health management information systems (e.g., DHIS2)
• Experience writing/editing/submitting publications for academic journals