Associate, SRMNH Portfolio

Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI operates in over 40 countries and employs a diverse team of individuals who are passionate about improving health systems. The organization initially focused on the HIV/AIDS epidemic but has since expanded its mission to include a wide range of health issues, including infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. CHAI collaborates with governments and the private sector to create sustainable health solutions and maximize impact at scale, ensuring that programs are designed to be nationally scalable and that learnings are shared globally. WJCF, an Indian not-for-profit entity affiliated with CHAI, has been operational since 2007, partnering with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to strengthen health systems across various health priorities.

Job Overview:
The position of Associate within the SRMNH portfolio at WJCF is designed for a highly motivated individual who will lead analytical, strategic, and implementation workstreams. The Associate will be responsible for driving high-quality analyses, designing frameworks for intervention models, leading research activities, and managing relationships with government stakeholders. This role is crucial for guiding program execution, developing strategic documentation, and ensuring the timely delivery of key outputs. The Associate will work on expanding access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and strengthening maternal and newborn care across India. The position requires strong problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work independently in complex environments, and the ability to drive major workstreams effectively. The Associate will also contribute to the development of multi-year strategies aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and broadening access to high-quality SRH services.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate will lead analytical and programmatic workstreams across SRMNH initiatives, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of dashboards, scorecards, forecasting tools, and monitoring frameworks to enable data-driven governance. The Associate will guide advanced analyses on various health outcomes, direct structured research efforts, design pilot frameworks, and build relationships with government officials and technical partners. They will ensure the quality and timeliness of program outputs, mentor junior staff, identify new opportunities, and represent WJCF in high-level forums. The role also involves operational leadership to ensure seamless planning and execution of activities across workstreams, driving stakeholder engagement strategies, and developing high-quality proposals for funding and partnerships.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Economics, Business, Population Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in demanding, results-oriented environments is required, with experience in advanced analytics projects considered a plus. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead large projects, design interventions, and contribute to proposal development. Excellent analytical skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset are essential. Candidates should also have strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as Public Health, Economics, Business, Population Studies, or Social Sciences. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of health systems and the analytical skills needed for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 4 years of professional experience in demanding environments, ideally within public or private sectors. Experience with advanced analytics projects is advantageous. Candidates should have a proven track record of leading large projects and designing effective interventions, as well as experience in proposal and concept note development.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Hindi, both written and verbal, is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an advantage, particularly in the context of stakeholder engagement and communication.

Additional Notes:
The application deadline for this position is 26th March 202

• The role is full-time and involves working closely with government counterparts, development partners, and private-sector innovators. The position may require travel as needed. Candidates should be prepared to engage in stakeholder management, draft proposals, and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders while keeping WJCF's ideals and goals in mind.