Manager, Vaccine Delivery Systems

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) recently reached a strategic decision to apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines. Rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with 80% of these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage of vaccines in developing countries to 90 percent– including importantly the new vaccines for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia – the lives of 7.6 million children could be saved over the next decade. The Vaccine Delivery Systems Manager will lead a team of professionals and be responsible for the continued development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to transform the in-country delivery of vaccines in order to improve the overall efficiency of new vaccine introduction in four high-burden countries in Africa. The Delivery Systems Manager will have significant opportunity to shape CHAI’s approach in supporting the implementation of effective delivery interventions, requiring exceptional team management skills to guide rigorous analysis towards the development and execution of high-impact interventions. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, management, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly, have deep personal commitment to producing results, and have the demonstrated ability to lead in a challenging professional environment. Experience living and working in Africa, experience working on supply chain issues, and knowledge of vaccines are all plusses.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage relationships with diverse set of stakeholders including CHAI country managers, developing country governments, and major global institutions; Analyze, develop, and execute high-impact strategies to transform vaccine delivery in specific countries and globally in a complex landscape; Lead 4-5 person team in evaluating and supporting implementation of vaccine delivery interventions in order to achieve country-level results within tight timelines; Drive the development and execution of robust quantitative and qualitative analyses to both identify priority interventions and then assess their impact; Communicate CHAI delivery strategy and results to major organizational partners and donors; Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships for CHAI to pursue within the global vaccines agenda that will have dramatic and leveraged impact on health outcomes; 

Qualifications:

Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain and evolving environments Exceptional analytical (quantitative and qualitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to communicative effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, high-pressure, multicultural environment Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information regarding vaccine attributes and delivery Proven ability to effectively manage a team High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word Minimum 4-6 years professional experience Plusses Experience working in Africa and/or with vaccines is a strong plus Experience working in the private sector and/or on supply chain issues Experience managing the implementation of complex projects with remote teams Advanced degrees in management, public health, or other relevant fields

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