Director, Evidence, Learning & Information Systems

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 is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of people from various backgrounds and cultures. CHAI's work has expanded beyond HIV to include infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, and tuberculosis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization focuses on strengthening health systems through innovative programs and approaches, ensuring that governments lead the solutions and that programs are designed for national scalability. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to providing a fair and respectful environment for all applicants.

Job Overview:
The Director of Evidence, Learning, and Information Systems will play a crucial role in tracking the progress of a multi-country health workforce initiative aimed at strengthening the availability, quality, distribution, and retention of primary health care and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) workers across Africa. This position involves designing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that aligns with the initiative's goals and targets, coordinating with governments, the Secretariat, and academic partners. The Director will ensure that all country-level plans include robust M&E frameworks and will maintain a dashboard to track progress against indicators. Additionally, they will lead the initiative's research agenda and learning processes, ensuring that insights from data are disseminated and applied effectively. The role requires a strategic approach to managing data-driven course corrections and compiling final reports at the close of the initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director will be responsible for several key areas:

• Inception: Design the initiative's M&E system with a focus on building government data systems at the country level, develop core indicators, and contribute to narrative reporting templates.
• Country Planning: Advise on necessary information systems interventions at the country level, providing technical guidance on system design and indicator development.
• Implementation: Oversee a dashboard to track progress against indicators, manage reporting on initiative goals, and lead learning processes to disseminate insights from data.
• Coordination: Engage with a technical advisory group of health systems research leaders and manage contracted academic partners for in-depth analysis and research.
• Management: Supervise one or more M&E Officers, ensuring effective team dynamics and project execution.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 10 years of public health experience, particularly in planning, project management, stakeholder coordination, and program performance management. They should have experience in designing and implementing centralized M&E systems, familiarity with government health information systems in sub-Saharan Africa, and program management experience across health system strengthening initiatives. Additionally, candidates should have experience working with academic researchers in public health, advanced degrees in relevant fields, and in-depth knowledge of health workforce programming in Africa. Strong technical and programmatic experience in health financing, primary health care, and MNCH is essential, along with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in a relevant field is required for this position. This could include degrees in public health, health systems management, or related disciplines that provide a strong foundation for understanding health workforce dynamics and program management.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant public health experience, particularly in areas such as planning, project/change management, stakeholder coordination, and program performance management. Candidates should have a proven track record in designing and implementing M&E systems and managing health system strengthening initiatives.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this role. Proficiency in French or Portuguese is considered an advantage, as it may facilitate communication in various program countries across Africa.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Accra, Ghana, with flexibility considered based on individual circumstances and work authorization eligibility. The role may involve regular international travel. CHAI is committed to providing a supportive work environment and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.