Senior Director, Global Tuberculosis

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 40 countries and focuses on creating and sustaining high-quality health systems. Initially established to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, CHAI has since expanded its mission to include a variety of infectious diseases and health challenges, including COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases. The organization emphasizes the importance of government leadership in health solutions and aims to maximize sustainable impact at scale through innovative programs and partnerships.

Job Overview:
The director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Senior Director for Global Tuberculosis at CHAI will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's TB strategy and programmatic vision. This position is critical at a time when advancements in diagnostics and treatment, alongside increased political will, present a unique opportunity to significantly reduce the impact of tuberculosis. The Senior Director will be responsible for leading CHAI's TB initiatives, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and the needs of high-burden countries. This role requires a strategic leader who can navigate complex health systems and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including governments, multilateral organizations, and civil society. The Senior Director will also oversee the development of multi-year plans and resource mobilization strategies to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of TB programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Director will define and communicate a strategic direction for CHAI's global TB portfolio, ensuring that the organization's priorities align with donor expectations and the evolving needs of high-burden countries. Responsibilities include scanning for shifts in TB financing and epidemiology, making strategic decisions about program focus, and developing performance management systems. The Senior Director will lead resource mobilization efforts, manage donor relationships, and ensure high-quality reporting. They will provide technical leadership, drive CHAI's TB learning agenda, and represent CHAI at high-level global TB meetings. Additionally, the Senior Director will lead and develop a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability while ensuring the program achieves measurable public health impact.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have 12+ years of progressive experience in a related field, with a strong working knowledge of the global TB landscape, including epidemiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. A demonstrated track record of leading global or multi-country programs and achieving measurable public health impact in low- and middle-income countries is essential. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, strong resource mobilization experience, and excellent project and people management abilities. A high bar for quality and attention to detail in programmatic outputs is required, along with the ability to build and manage relationships with senior government officials and institutional donors.

Educational Background:
A relevant advanced degree in management, public health, science, or related fields is preferred. Candidates with deep expertise in tuberculosis and prior experience working with national TB programs or major global health organizations will have an advantage.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in the global health sector, particularly in tuberculosis, with a focus on program leadership and public health impact. Candidates should have a proven ability to navigate complex health systems and engage with diverse stakeholders effectively. Experience in resource mobilization and managing large grants is also crucial.

Languages:
While specific language requirements are not mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of additional languages relevant to the regions of operation may be advantageous.

Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in location. The Senior Director will be expected to travel internationally 25-30% of the time. CHAI is committed to diversity and inclusion, and the organization values the contributions of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences.