Project Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, primarily in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries by supporting governments and the private sector in creating and sustaining high-quality health systems. CHAI operates in over 40 countries and employs a diverse team of individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences. The organization has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes. CHAI is committed to maximizing sustainable impact at scale and ensuring that programs are designed to be nationally scalable, with a strong emphasis on sharing learnings globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager position at CHAI DRC involves leading the planning, coordination, and execution of an immunization strengthening program across nine health zones. This role requires close collaboration with provincial health authorities and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The Project Manager will oversee various aspects of the program, including microplanning, field implementation, cold chain logistics, digital monitoring, and capacity building for health staff and community relays (RECOs). The primary goal is to improve vaccination coverage and reduce zero-dose and dropout rates. The position demands strong leadership skills, operational rigor, and extensive experience in immunization or community health programs, particularly in low-resource settings. The Project Manager will also be responsible for performance tracking through real-time dashboards and ensuring high-quality reporting to CHAI and its donors, including GiveWell.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including:

• Project Management, Coordination, Planning, and Performance Management: Develop and monitor operational work plans, translate program objectives into actionable plans, oversee GIS microplanning, monitor implementation schedules, organize coordination meetings, write high-level reports for donors, and track performance indicators via real-time dashboards.
• Field Activity Management: Oversee GIS micro-planning, ensure efficient cold chain logistics, coordinate digital monitoring tools for community relays, and monitor training and supervision visits.
• Management of Resources: Oversee the management of allocated resources, monitor budget execution, ensure compliance with CHAI procedures, and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity Building: Organize training for providers, strengthen data analysis capabilities, supervise RECO training, and conduct joint formative supervision.
• Community Engagement: Provide technical support for community barrier analysis, design communication tools, train RECOs in interpersonal communication, coordinate qualitative surveys, and oversee risk communication activities.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Coordinate data collection, set up dashboards for KPIs, organize review meetings, oversee metric analysis, and prepare reports for CHAI and donors.
• Evidence Generation: Document innovations and challenges, produce technical notes, and provide project progress updates.
• People Leadership: Supervise health personnel, collaborate with health authorities, and represent the project at technical meetings.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, medicine, immunization, project management, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in health project management is required, ideally with a focus on immunization programs or community health in low-resource settings. Proven expertise in microplanning, electronic data collection tools, and GIS skills is essential. Candidates should also have experience in field supervision, multi-sector coordination, and team management, along with proficiency in project management tools. Demonstrated experience in formative supervision, data analysis, and quality management is also necessary.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a graduate degree in relevant fields such as public health, epidemiology, social sciences, medicine, immunization, or project management. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of health systems and the specific challenges faced in immunization and community health programs.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in health project management, particularly in immunization programs, community health, or health systems strengthening. Experience in the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is highly desirable, as is experience in rural health contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing health projects effectively and efficiently, demonstrating strong leadership and operational skills.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is essential for this position, as effective communication with diverse stakeholders is critical. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Kongo Central is considered an important asset, as it can enhance community engagement and facilitate better communication with local populations.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time and may involve working in rural areas, requiring the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously. The role may also involve international collaboration and engagement with various stakeholders, including health authorities and community leaders. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive work environment. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job description.