Senior Program Manager, Vaccines

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. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in 40 countries and is committed to maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead solutions, and sharing learnings globally. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Job Overview:
The Senior Program Manager will lead CHAI's support to the Government of Indonesia on TB vaccine readiness. This role involves overall accountability for the strategy, technical quality, and delivery of a complex, multi-year program. The Senior Program Manager will oversee project management support for the implementation of the National TB Vaccine Readiness Roadmap, ensuring alignment with CHAI Indonesia's strategic direction and government and donor goals. The position requires close collaboration with senior counterparts within the Ministry of Health and other government institutions, translating national priorities into actionable work plans, and ensuring strong coordination and timely execution of multiple technical workstreams. The role also includes full people management responsibility for the project team, overseeing performance discussions, pay and promotion recommendations, and workforce planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as CHAI Indonesia’s country lead for TB vaccine readiness, holding overall accountability for the strategy, technical quality, and delivery of a complex, multi-year program.
• Lead delivery across the program’s workstreams, ensuring achievable project plans that are integrated with wider country team priorities and timely execution.
• Be accountable for a sound technical approach across the program, leading the development and quality assurance of high-quality technical analyses.
• Synthesize complex evidence into polished, persuasive presentations and recommendations for senior government and donor audiences.
• Build and navigate senior and political relationships across various government and technical partners, acting as an adviser on TB vaccine introduction readiness.
• Represent CHAI Indonesia with global teams and forums, facilitating the exchange of evidence and lessons learned.
• Manage and develop the project team, providing technical direction, coaching, and quality assurance.
• Forecast and develop program budgets, track obligations and expenditures, and ensure compliance with donor and CHAI fiscal guidelines.
• Collaborate with CHAI Indonesia leadership to strengthen team processes and contribute to business development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, health economics, health policy, economics, business, finance, or a related field; candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and exceptional relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, including experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Exceptional structured problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to frame complex problems and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, particularly with senior government officials and external stakeholders.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in public health, health economics, health policy, economics, business, finance, or a related field is required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and exceptional relevant experience will also be considered, indicating a flexible approach to educational qualifications based on experience.

Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required, particularly in leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Experience in strategy consulting, global health, health financing, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or related fields is strongly preferred, indicating a need for a well-rounded background in health-related initiatives.

Languages:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia are mandatory. The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and represent CHAI effectively with senior external audiences is essential.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role may require up to 35% travel, both domestically and internationally. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.