Senior Program Manager at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Employment Nigeria 31-May-2016 ABUJA , Health Administrative NGO

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) - Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works to broaden access to life-saving treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria patients in the poorest parts of the world. As part of this mission, CHAI’s "Access Programs" approach global public health challenges with market-based strategies, using simultaneous engagement on both the supply and demand sides of the market. On the supply side, CHAI engages with suppliers of essential drugs and diagnostics to improve access to products by lowering prices, accelerating new products to market, and sharing market intelligence.

POSITION : Senior Program Manager

Background
Recognizing the need for an innovative and high impact response to reduce the high maternal and child mortality rates, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) commenced the implementation of a comprehensive Maternal and Newborn Health program which uses an integrated approach to address critical gaps, create linkages through the entire system from communities up to tertiary care, and leaves a sustainable system for on-going impact. To further strengthen the impact of the intervention, CHAI is adding on a family planning component targeting post-partum provision of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Job Summary

CHAI Nigeria is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with strong management experience as Senior Program Manager.
The Senior Program Manager reports directly to the Deputy Program Manager, RMNCH and manages a high-achieving team of national and state level officers to deliver multiple deliverables under the RMNCH program.
The SPM provides the day to day management on program implementation, ensures timely completion of program deliverables, and manages the review, analysis and interpretation of program impact results.
The SPM will ensure effective linkage and reporting between the state teams and CHAI Nigeria Senior Management team.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of the MNH/FP program workplans including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting;
Manage and coordinate activities across multiple work streams, managing communication with Senior Management and ensuring monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements to program donors are met;
Develop and manage key relationships with government and nongovernmental stakeholders at the National and State levels
Represent CHAI at policy making and guidelines development forums at the National level, while providing technical support to state teams for same processes at the state level
Develop research protocols and obtain necessary ethical approvals as needed for specific interventions in the program
Drive internal strategic planning and budgeting processes related to the RMNCH work streams and oversee project performance against workplans and budget;
Provide technical guidance and oversee quality of deliverables and ensure that communications and work products that are shared externally meet CHAI standards;
Identify strategic areas for expansion or redirection and guide strategic planning or proposal development as needed;
Ensure effective documentation and file management within the programs;
Ensure effective communication of state level programs with the Deputy Program Director and Country Director
Promote effective communication within the program in order to ensure well-coordinated workstreams
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Country Director.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, International Policy, or a related subject and experience in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical, public health, or development sectors; or Bachelor's degree with exceptional experience
At least 3 years’ experience in a Managerial position at a non-governmental or private sector organization
Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain, and evolving environments;
Proven program management skills, based on several years of experience in strategic, operational, and/or financial management of complex, multi-stakeholder programs/projects;
Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively and build durable relationships with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds
Ability to navigate complex government processes and favorably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner;
Ability to work with humility and not seek personal credit for the work or contributions, even where credit is due; commitment to ensuring our government partner is the owner of our work together;
Well-developed analytical skills with ability to develop and apply quantitative models using Excel and other tools to address specific challenges and improve working practices with a focus on outcomes;
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to create compelling, logical presentations, using PowerPoint and other communications media;
Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities.

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