Jobs at The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was established in 2002 to increase access to care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS and to strengthen health systems in resource-poor countries. Over the past few years, CHAI has expanded the scope of our work to include access to high-quality treatment for malaria, new vaccines and essential treatments for common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. CHAI has also increasingly supported governments to build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Currently, CHAI partners with governments in more than 25 countries while more than 70 countries directly benefit from the low-priced drugs and diagnostic test agreements that CHAI has negotiated.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, COMMUNITY MENTORING

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, carry out the following activities:
Directly supervise the focal TBAs in each state and coordinate activities among them.
Develop TORs and SOPs for the conduct of MNH interventions for TBAs
Ensure quality of service delivery and accountability by developing SOPs and ensuring compliance.
Track the use of Non Pneumatic anti-shock garments (NASGs) and neonatal resuscitation kit from the community to the referral facilities and document outcomes.
Ensure that linkages between TBAs, cluster facilities and CHEWs are strengthened
Work with the LGSC to design a system for community level engagement that focuses on increasing recognition and institutionalization of TBAs within the system.
Provide oversight on the distribution of TBA kits, commodities and TBA data tools.
Compile monthly update reports and program tracking for senior management
Draft reports on lessons learned, and research publications as required
Any other responsibilities as directed by the Mentoring Manager,  RMNCH Senior Program Manager or Country Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, economics or a related subject and a minimum of five years’ experience in public or private sector; Or a Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ experience working in the public sector
Project management experience and budgeting skills.
Proven time management and delivery skills, based on demonstrated success in complex, programs
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 work with humility and not seek personal credit for the work or contributions, even where credit is due—a commitment to ensuring our government partners are the owners of our work together;
Ability to travel extensively across Northern Nigeria and willingness to spend considerable amount of time working in local communities
Plusses:
Experience working on maternal and newborn health
Previous experience working in rural settings on program implementation at the community level
Ability to speak Hausa

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS & ENGAGEMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, carry out the following activities:
Directly supervise the community awareness officers in each state in the implementation of the related activities
Work with the NPHCDA to design a system for community level engagement that focuses on the various components of increasing awareness, mentoring of birth attendants, peer mentoring for mothers, accountability mechanisms, and increasing skilled birth care at home
Work with the States, LGAs and WDCs to develop home visit schedule and protocols for CHEWs
Develop strategies and oversee the implementation of the strategies for supporting CHEWs based on FGD findings
Work with the NPHCDA to develop/Adapt job aids for CHEW home visits
Provide oversight on the distribution of post-delivery kits, home visit kits and facility delivery kits to facilities and communities
Develop TORs and SOPs for the conduct of home visits by CHEWs and TBAs
Support the NPHCDA to conduct a detailed gap analysis for the MNCH weeks and identify fund-raising opportunities to support states for effective implementation
Oversee activities for state-level coordination carried out by the state program coordinators
Compile monthly update reports and program tracking for senior management
Any other responsibilities as directed by the RMNCH Senior Program Manager or Country Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, economics or a related subject and a minimum of five years’ experience in public or private sector; Or a Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ experience working in the public sector
Project management experience and budgeting skills
Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain, and evolving environments;
Proven time management and delivery skills, based on demonstrated success in 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 work with humility and not seek personal credit for the work or contributions, even where credit is due—a commitment to ensuring our government partners are the owners of our work together;
Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities independently.
Ability to travel extensively across Northern Nigeria and willingness to spend considerable amount of time working in local communities
Plusses:
Experience working on maternal and newborn health
Previous experience working in rural settings on program implementation at the community level
Ability to speak Hausa
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Deji Sadiq, a.k.a DEJI OF LAGOS is a LASU trained Economist turned freelance journalist, a Blogger, an information strategist, a public affairs analyst and a committed activist with a passion for equal opportunities.