Clinton Health Access Initiative, CHAI has been assisting developing countries in implementing large-scale, integrated HIV care, treatment, and prevention programs since 2002. CHAI is currently active in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Eastern Europe. CHAI will apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines. Nigeria is one of the focus countries where CHAI has worked closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to churn out HIV/AIDS and health systems strengthening programs in recent years. As part of this initiative, CHAI will support the MOH to effectively plan, execute and evaluate the introduction of the new vaccines.
CHAI Nigeria is currently seeking a Vaccine Program Analyst to accelerate the introduction and uptake of life-saving pentavalent and pneumococcal vaccines.
Duties:
- Support the MOH in critical areas related to vaccine introduction such as cold chain chain strengthening and monitoring and evaluation
- Contribute to the analysis and design of CHAI's vaccine strategy in Nigeria and globally and supporting the mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy
- Conduct robust analysis of vaccine systems and consulting with key individuals and organizations to identify high-impact activities for CHAI to pursue to support vaccine introduction in Nigeria
- Plan and execute an ambitious program of activities to support the national vaccine introduction, including upgrading of cold chains and training of health workers
- Ensure the robust design and implementation of evaluation methodologies and the translation of findings into appropriate changes in policy and practice
- Develop and test tools that can assist Nigeria in planning and executing introduction of new vaccines
- Support Nigeria in identifying gaps in national plans to introduce new vaccines and rapidly pursue appropriate steps to address them
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years of working experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations
- Ability to operate independently, setting an achieving ambitious targets with limited guidance
- Exceptional problem solving skills and analytical capabilities
- Strong written and oral communication skillls
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment - international experience required
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Those with management consulting backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Vacancy Expiry Date: 11 Nov 2011
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