Overview: Applications are invited from suitable
candidates for the post of Vaccines Program Manager at the Clinton Health
Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) in Dar es Salaam, with occasional travel
throughout Tanzania and internationally. CHAI is working with the Government of
Tanzania to support the concurrent introduction of pneumococcal and rotavirus
vaccines and to improve the country’s vaccine delivery system. CHAI will
support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to plan, execute and evaluate the
introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine in late 2012 and early
2013, working closely with partner organizations, including the World Health
Organization and UNICEF. Similar programs are underway in four other focus
countries Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi and Nigeria. Rotavirus and pneumococcal
pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with 80% of
these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage of
vaccines in developing countries to 90 percent including the new vaccines
for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia the lives of 7.6 million
children could be saved over the next decade.
candidates for the post of Vaccines Program Manager at the Clinton Health
Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) in Dar es Salaam, with occasional travel
throughout Tanzania and internationally. CHAI is working with the Government of
Tanzania to support the concurrent introduction of pneumococcal and rotavirus
vaccines and to improve the country’s vaccine delivery system. CHAI will
support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to plan, execute and evaluate the
introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine in late 2012 and early
2013, working closely with partner organizations, including the World Health
Organization and UNICEF. Similar programs are underway in four other focus
countries Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi and Nigeria. Rotavirus and pneumococcal
pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with 80% of
these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage of
vaccines in developing countries to 90 percent including the new vaccines
for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia the lives of 7.6 million
children could be saved over the next decade.
CHAI is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and
flexible individual to manage CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania. The Program
Manager will report to the Country Director and will provide program support to
the MOH’s immunization program, in order to prepare for the imminent
introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines, as well as other new
vaccine introductions in the coming years.
flexible individual to manage CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania. The Program
Manager will report to the Country Director and will provide program support to
the MOH’s immunization program, in order to prepare for the imminent
introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines, as well as other new
vaccine introductions in the coming years.
Responsibilities:
Lead
CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania with the aim of supporting the Ministry of
Health and its partners to introduce new vaccines as rapidly and efficiently as
possible.
CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania with the aim of supporting the Ministry of
Health and its partners to introduce new vaccines as rapidly and efficiently as
possible.
Manage a
team consisting of a Program Analyst, 2 Program Officers to be seconded to the
Ministry of Health, and 10 data collection staff to be based throughout
Tanzania;
team consisting of a Program Analyst, 2 Program Officers to be seconded to the
Ministry of Health, and 10 data collection staff to be based throughout
Tanzania;
Contribute
to the analysis and design of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally,
and support the mobilization and management of financial resources to implement
that strategy.
to the analysis and design of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally,
and support the mobilization and management of financial resources to implement
that strategy.
Develop
and manage the program budget and workplan.
and manage the program budget and workplan.
Take a
lead role in supporting the MOH to plan and implement the new vaccine
introduction activities. Activities will vary according to MOH and partner
priorities, but are likely to include:
lead role in supporting the MOH to plan and implement the new vaccine
introduction activities. Activities will vary according to MOH and partner
priorities, but are likely to include:
Providing
support to ensure robust planning and analysis, including the creation of
project management tools and templates, such as budgets and project plans;
support to ensure robust planning and analysis, including the creation of
project management tools and templates, such as budgets and project plans;
Supporting
the MOH to undertake key introduction activities, including those related to
logistics and the creation of training materials, training plans and social
mobilization tools;
the MOH to undertake key introduction activities, including those related to
logistics and the creation of training materials, training plans and social
mobilization tools;
Supporting
the MOH to mobilize financial resources from local partners and international
organisations;
the MOH to mobilize financial resources from local partners and international
organisations;
In
collaboration with the analyst and M&E focal person capture lessons learnt
throughout the introduction process in Tanzania and share with MoH,
stakeholders and CHAI
collaboration with the analyst and M&E focal person capture lessons learnt
throughout the introduction process in Tanzania and share with MoH,
stakeholders and CHAI
Support
the MOH to identify and carry out key assessments of the immunization program,
as well as to implement the resulting recommendations, in order to improve the
vaccine delivery system ahead of the introduction of new vaccines;
the MOH to identify and carry out key assessments of the immunization program,
as well as to implement the resulting recommendations, in order to improve the
vaccine delivery system ahead of the introduction of new vaccines;
Lead the
pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine uptake activities;
pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine uptake activities;
Contribute
to the analysis, design and implementation of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in
Tanzania and globally;
to the analysis, design and implementation of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in
Tanzania and globally;
Support
mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy;
mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy;
Assist
with budgeting, financial forecasts and donor reporting for the vaccine program
with budgeting, financial forecasts and donor reporting for the vaccine program
Build and
manage relationships with key individuals in the MOH and relevant partner
organizations to facilitate the rapid achievement of national vaccine
introduction goals.
manage relationships with key individuals in the MOH and relevant partner
organizations to facilitate the rapid achievement of national vaccine
introduction goals.
Perform
other duties as assigned by the Country Director
other duties as assigned by the Country Director
Qualifications:
Master’s
degree, preferably in public health-related field; a bachelor’s degree from a
high caliber, reputable university accepted with long working experience level
(3 � 5 years)
degree, preferably in public health-related field; a bachelor’s degree from a
high caliber, reputable university accepted with long working experience level
(3 � 5 years)
At least
2-4 years of working experience in the private or public sector, with
increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Must have directly relevant
program or project management experience.
2-4 years of working experience in the private or public sector, with
increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Must have directly relevant
program or project management experience.
Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging
multicultural environment �
international experience required;
interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging
multicultural environment �
international experience required;
Exceptional problem solving skills and analytical capabilities;
Exceptional problem solving skills and analytical capabilities;
Strong
written and oral communication skills;
written and oral communication skills;
Ability to
multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations; with demonstrated
experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams; and
multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations; with demonstrated
experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams; and
Experience
working in sub-Saharan Africa and/or Tanzania is desirable, as is knowledge
and/or experience of immunization programs.
working in sub-Saharan Africa and/or Tanzania is desirable, as is knowledge
and/or experience of immunization programs.
Ability to
operate independently, setting and achieving ambitious targets with limited
guidance.
operate independently, setting and achieving ambitious targets with limited
guidance.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Experience
in managing teams and budgets;
in managing teams and budgets;
Knowledge
and experience of vaccines, and/or health systems in developing countries, is
preferred;
and experience of vaccines, and/or health systems in developing countries, is
preferred;
Experience
working, communicating and managing change with government officials and
multilateral organizations; and
working, communicating and managing change with government officials and
multilateral organizations; and
Experience
working in Tanzania and/or sub-Saharan Africa is a strong plus.
working in Tanzania and/or sub-Saharan Africa is a strong plus.
How to apply:
Please apply at: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=1&
Closing Date: Saturday, 19 January 2013
