About the Clinton Health Access Initiative:
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.
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.
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.
In 2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of
Uganda to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen
health systems. Since then, CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of
Health to increase access to lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%;
coordinate with private sector suppliers to lower costs and expand access to
malaria drugs; pilot a point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up
to >250 health facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug
which will save thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives.
Currently, CHAI Uganda works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria,
childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics.
Uganda to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen
health systems. Since then, CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of
Health to increase access to lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%;
coordinate with private sector suppliers to lower costs and expand access to
malaria drugs; pilot a point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up
to >250 health facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug
which will save thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives.
Currently, CHAI Uganda works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria,
childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics.
Background:
Pneumonia and diarrhea each kill approximately two
million children every year worldwide. In Uganda, pneumonia is responsible for
around 22,000 child deaths annually. In Uganda, diarrhea is responsible for
~15,000 child deaths, and approximately 10% of all child mortality (third
behind only malaria and pneumonia). This is in spite of the fact that a simple,
highly-effective, and affordable treatment solution exists in the form of oral
rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc. However, diarrhea remains grossly neglected:
from 2007-2011, $6.5 billion of global funds were allocated to address
HIV/AIDS, while only 0.23% of this figure ($15 million) was used to combat
diarrhea. In Uganda, a program to scale-up diarrhea treatment with ORS and zinc
is being undertaken by CHAI in partnership with the Ministry of Health.
million children every year worldwide. In Uganda, pneumonia is responsible for
around 22,000 child deaths annually. In Uganda, diarrhea is responsible for
~15,000 child deaths, and approximately 10% of all child mortality (third
behind only malaria and pneumonia). This is in spite of the fact that a simple,
highly-effective, and affordable treatment solution exists in the form of oral
rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc. However, diarrhea remains grossly neglected:
from 2007-2011, $6.5 billion of global funds were allocated to address
HIV/AIDS, while only 0.23% of this figure ($15 million) was used to combat
diarrhea. In Uganda, a program to scale-up diarrhea treatment with ORS and zinc
is being undertaken by CHAI in partnership with the Ministry of Health.
Position Overview:
The Diarrhea and Pneumonia Technical Assistant will
be seconded to the Child Health Division of the Ministry of Health, providing
technical assistance in order to enhance access to treatment and prevention of
childhood diarrhea and pneumonia. The Technical Assistant will organize and
support Uganda’s Diarrhea and Pneumonia Coordinating Committee, facilitate the
integration of these diseases into other child health platforms, and help to
oversee and implement an ambitious national program to scale-up diarrhea
treatment and prevention of dehydration at all levels. In addition, the
Technical Assistant will support coordination around diarrhea and pneumonia
efforts between various bodies, including the Uganda National Expanded Program
for Immunization (UNEPI), Pharmacy Division, National Medical Stores, and
partners. The Technical Assistant will be responsible for a wide variety of
tasks, from report-writing and enhancing communication between different
stakeholders within and outside the Ministry of Health, to quantitative analysis.
be seconded to the Child Health Division of the Ministry of Health, providing
technical assistance in order to enhance access to treatment and prevention of
childhood diarrhea and pneumonia. The Technical Assistant will organize and
support Uganda’s Diarrhea and Pneumonia Coordinating Committee, facilitate the
integration of these diseases into other child health platforms, and help to
oversee and implement an ambitious national program to scale-up diarrhea
treatment and prevention of dehydration at all levels. In addition, the
Technical Assistant will support coordination around diarrhea and pneumonia
efforts between various bodies, including the Uganda National Expanded Program
for Immunization (UNEPI), Pharmacy Division, National Medical Stores, and
partners. The Technical Assistant will be responsible for a wide variety of
tasks, from report-writing and enhancing communication between different
stakeholders within and outside the Ministry of Health, to quantitative analysis.
Responsibilities:
Work with
the MOH and partners to set the schedule and agenda, and record minutes, of the
Diarrhea and Pneumonia Coordinating Committee
the MOH and partners to set the schedule and agenda, and record minutes, of the
Diarrhea and Pneumonia Coordinating Committee
Identify
and realize opportunities to leverage ongoing child health activities for
diarrhea and pneumonia at all levels of the health care system
and realize opportunities to leverage ongoing child health activities for
diarrhea and pneumonia at all levels of the health care system
Communicate with partners to ensure coordinated progress and timey
reporting of results
Communicate with partners to ensure coordinated progress and timey
reporting of results
Design and
development of materials and training programs for treatment and vaccine
delivery
development of materials and training programs for treatment and vaccine
delivery
Coordination of communication and advocacy for diarrhea and pneumonia
control
Coordination of communication and advocacy for diarrhea and pneumonia
control
Advocate,
disseminate knowledge on diarrhea and pneumonia control
disseminate knowledge on diarrhea and pneumonia control
Any and
all other duties, as needed
all other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
At least
three years of work experience in a demanding, results-oriented coordination
role or similar management environment
three years of work experience in a demanding, results-oriented coordination
role or similar management environment
Highly
motivated , strategic thinker with a strong record of achievement
motivated , strategic thinker with a strong record of achievement
Strong
communications skills, both written, interpersonal and oral
communications skills, both written, interpersonal and oral
Good
understanding of advocacy and communication for health will be an added
advantage
understanding of advocacy and communication for health will be an added
advantage
Excellent
problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including fluency in
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including fluency in
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
Ability to
learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information
learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information
CHAI
places great value on the following qualities: flexibility, resourcefulness,
responsibility, persistence, independence, energy, and work ethic
places great value on the following qualities: flexibility, resourcefulness,
responsibility, persistence, independence, energy, and work ethic
Advantages:
Experience
working with government or quasi-government entities
working with government or quasi-government entities
Experience
working in public health, particularly with a focus on child health and/or
immunization
working in public health, particularly with a focus on child health and/or
immunization
knowledge
on health systems and behavior change communication
on health systems and behavior change communication
How to apply:
Please apply to this position at: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/3077/diarrhea-and-pneumonia-technica…
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Closing Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013