Program Manager, Vaccine Markets
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 by working with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include other infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in 40 countries and employs a diverse team dedicated to maximizing sustainable impact at scale. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. More information can be found at http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager will join CHAI's Vaccine Markets Team, reporting to the Associate Director. This role involves leading market-shaping workstreams with a high degree of independence, from identifying new opportunities to project delivery. The Program Manager will also serve as the point of contact for African vaccine manufacturing, managing a small team of Associates and collaborating with other team members on specific projects. The position requires an entrepreneurial self-starter who can creatively scope and initiate new work while fulfilling ongoing commitments. The Vaccine Markets Team aims to ensure access to effective and affordable immunization in low- and middle-income countries by working with various stakeholders to improve vaccine availability, affordability, and supply security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager will be responsible for leading vaccine market-shaping workstreams, developing an understanding of global market dynamics, and designing interventions based on analyses and insights shared with suppliers, governments, and partners. This includes creatively scoping and initiating new projects to improve vaccine supply sustainability and accessibility. The role also involves leading the development of market intelligence on assigned antigens and guiding analyses such as demand forecasts and coverage analysis. Additionally, the Program Manager will serve as the team's point of contact on African vaccine manufacturing, managing relationships with key manufacturers and disseminating relevant analyses to partners. The position requires cultivating relationships with global health partners and donors, managing junior team members, and supporting donor reporting and proposal development.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum advanced degree with strong academic performance and at least 7 years of professional experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. They should demonstrate clear strategic thinking, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and proven project management abilities. Team management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with individuals at various seniority levels are essential. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required, along with exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus, and candidates should be available for up to 15-20% travel.
Educational Background:
An advanced degree is required for this position, with a strong emphasis on academic performance. The specific field of study is not mentioned, but it is likely to be related to public health, health economics, or a similar discipline relevant to the role.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in relevant fields such as strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, health economics, or health financing. Experience in vaccine markets, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or health commodity procurement and financing is considered an advantage. Familiarity with the global immunization ecosystem and experience working in low-resource settings are also beneficial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills required. Knowledge of additional languages is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with the possibility of telecommuting. The role may involve flexible work across CHAI program countries in Africa or India, subject to country leadership approval and work authorization. The position requires availability for up to 15-20% travel, and candidates should be prepared to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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 working with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include other infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in 40 countries and employs a diverse team dedicated to maximizing sustainable impact at scale. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. More information can be found at http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager will join CHAI's Vaccine Markets Team, reporting to the Associate Director. This role involves leading market-shaping workstreams with a high degree of independence, from identifying new opportunities to project delivery. The Program Manager will also serve as the point of contact for African vaccine manufacturing, managing a small team of Associates and collaborating with other team members on specific projects. The position requires an entrepreneurial self-starter who can creatively scope and initiate new work while fulfilling ongoing commitments. The Vaccine Markets Team aims to ensure access to effective and affordable immunization in low- and middle-income countries by working with various stakeholders to improve vaccine availability, affordability, and supply security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager will be responsible for leading vaccine market-shaping workstreams, developing an understanding of global market dynamics, and designing interventions based on analyses and insights shared with suppliers, governments, and partners. This includes creatively scoping and initiating new projects to improve vaccine supply sustainability and accessibility. The role also involves leading the development of market intelligence on assigned antigens and guiding analyses such as demand forecasts and coverage analysis. Additionally, the Program Manager will serve as the team's point of contact on African vaccine manufacturing, managing relationships with key manufacturers and disseminating relevant analyses to partners. The position requires cultivating relationships with global health partners and donors, managing junior team members, and supporting donor reporting and proposal development.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum advanced degree with strong academic performance and at least 7 years of professional experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. They should demonstrate clear strategic thinking, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and proven project management abilities. Team management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with individuals at various seniority levels are essential. Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required, along with exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus, and candidates should be available for up to 15-20% travel.
Educational Background:
An advanced degree is required for this position, with a strong emphasis on academic performance. The specific field of study is not mentioned, but it is likely to be related to public health, health economics, or a similar discipline relevant to the role.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in relevant fields such as strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, health economics, or health financing. Experience in vaccine markets, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or health commodity procurement and financing is considered an advantage. Familiarity with the global immunization ecosystem and experience working in low-resource settings are also beneficial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills required. Knowledge of additional languages is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with the possibility of telecommuting. The role may involve flexible work across CHAI program countries in Africa or India, subject to country leadership approval and work authorization. The position requires availability for up to 15-20% travel, and candidates should be prepared to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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