Associate Director of Programs
Job Description
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. CHAI operates in over 40 countries, working closely with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. The organization has expanded its focus over the years 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 is committed to maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, and sharing learnings globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Associate Director of Programs at CHAI Cameroon will provide strategic and operational leadership across the country program's portfolio, which includes various health initiatives as outlined in the CHAI Cameroon Country Strategy 2026–202
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in public health, business administration, health economics, health policy, or a related field is strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree with exceptional, directly relevant experience will also be considered. Candidates should have a minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including managing complex, multidisciplinary programs. A demonstrated track record in business development and resource mobilization is essential, along with experience managing multiple programs simultaneously. Fluency in both French and English is required, as well as experience working with government officials and international donors.
Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a Master's degree in public health, business administration, health economics, health policy, or a related field. A bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by exceptional, directly relevant experience. The educational background should align with the responsibilities of managing health programs and engaging with various stakeholders.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience, with a focus on leadership and management of complex health programs. Candidates should have experience in business development, resource mobilization, and managing multiple program areas or workstreams, ideally across different disease areas. Experience working with government officials and international donors is also crucial.
Languages:
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This is a senior leadership role within the CHAI Cameroon country team, reporting to the Country Director. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and may require travel up to 40% of the year. The role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a multi-disease program portfolio at a national scale, with a focus on building CHAI Cameroon's funding base and launching new programs. CHAI offers a dynamic, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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. CHAI operates in over 40 countries, working closely with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. The organization has expanded its focus over the years 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 is committed to maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, and sharing learnings globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Associate Director of Programs at CHAI Cameroon will provide strategic and operational leadership across the country program's portfolio, which includes various health initiatives as outlined in the CHAI Cameroon Country Strategy 2026–202
- This role involves overseeing program clusters and cross-cutting areas, ensuring that each program is technically sound and aligned with the overall country strategy. The Associate Director will also lead business development efforts, manage the funding pipeline, and represent CHAI Cameroon externally to government counterparts and partners. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with senior government officials and donors, demonstrating a commitment to results and a strong track record in fundraising and program management. This position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and may require occasional travel within the country and regionally.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership and Portfolio Management (25%): Provide leadership and oversight across CHAI Cameroon's program clusters, ensuring clear objectives and performance metrics for each program. Serve as a senior advisor to Program Managers, monitor program execution, ensure compliance with administrative and financial requirements, and support the formulation of sub-awards and partner agreements.
- Strategic Direction and External Engagement (25%): Provide strategic direction for portfolio growth, represent CHAI Cameroon in engagements with government bodies and partners, and develop technical expertise across disease-area programs. Facilitate strategic discussions with stakeholders and align program strategy with national health plans.
- People Leadership and Team Management (20%): Manage and mentor Program Managers, support hiring processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to program teams.
- Business Development, Fundraising, and Portfolio Growth (30%): Lead resource mobilization efforts, drive donor diversification, identify new programmatic opportunities, coordinate proposal development, and oversee grant and donor management. Note: The duties outlined are core functions but may expand as the program portfolio grows.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in public health, business administration, health economics, health policy, or a related field is strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree with exceptional, directly relevant experience will also be considered. Candidates should have a minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including managing complex, multidisciplinary programs. A demonstrated track record in business development and resource mobilization is essential, along with experience managing multiple programs simultaneously. Fluency in both French and English is required, as well as experience working with government officials and international donors.
Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a Master's degree in public health, business administration, health economics, health policy, or a related field. A bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by exceptional, directly relevant experience. The educational background should align with the responsibilities of managing health programs and engaging with various stakeholders.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience, with a focus on leadership and management of complex health programs. Candidates should have experience in business development, resource mobilization, and managing multiple program areas or workstreams, ideally across different disease areas. Experience working with government officials and international donors is also crucial.
Languages:
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This is a senior leadership role within the CHAI Cameroon country team, reporting to the Country Director. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and may require travel up to 40% of the year. The role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a multi-disease program portfolio at a national scale, with a focus on building CHAI Cameroon's funding base and launching new programs. CHAI offers a dynamic, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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