Volunteer Analyst

The Clinton Health Access Initiative: Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical ability and communication skills to support the Applied Analytics Expert within CHAI Swaziland's new Dream Fund project.

Responsibilities:

Create new tools to assist the team in tracking progress against key indicators Provide technical assistance to the MOH in evaluating their monitoring and evaluation tools and indicators to ensure they are maximizing their opportunities to use evidence to inform decisions Undertake analysis in partnership with program managers and the applied analytics expert to better inform the activities within the Dream Fund project Design models to assess potential for improved efficiency and effectiveness of interventions undertaken within the Dream Fund project Complete costing analysis for new initiatives, particularly as they relate to treatment as prevention Develop presentations and engage with key stakeholders (MOH, Donors, NGOs, private sector) aimed at gathering support for existing or new initiatives

Qualifications:

A university degree and 2+ years of work experience Applicants with management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience are strongly encouraged to apply Exceptional diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships Exceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and strong communication (written and verbal) skills including the ability to prepare compelling presentations Proficiency in a variety of softwares and tools, including advanced ability in Microsoft Excel Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, especially clinical and scientific information Preferred Qualifications: Experience living or working abroad, particularly in developing countries Familiarity with global health issues

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Laboratory Systems Program Manager

The Clinton Health Access Initiative: Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: Each Program Manager exercises end-to-end responsibility for the execution of their respective program in order to achieve ambitious targets for patient-level impact. Programs are dynamic, not prescribed, and require the Program Manager to continually identify opportunities for the organization to add value and maximize impact. The Program Manager is responsible for defining CHAI's overall strategy within the program area and developing clear operational plans for execution as well as working closely with the relevant technical staff in the Ministry of Health to ensure rapid implementation, skills transfer, and government ownership.

Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Systems Program Manager will provide overall direction in strengthening HIV/AIDS laboratory systems, particularly as they relate to laboratory services for rural clinics including point-of-care services, sample transportation, and ensuring the consistent availability of the appropriate commodities. The Laboratory Systems Program Manager will be responsible for the following: Provide technical assistance in the development of national laboratory strategic and operational plans, guidelines, and manuals Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to establish new point-of-care (POC) systems in rural clinics including POC CD4 and POC EID/Viral Load Provide strategic technical assistance to continue strengthening the new national sample transportation system Provide advice and support to Clinical Laboratory Services in establishing a minimum package of laboratory services for rural clinics Provide support to the clinical laboratory services in their quantification efforts for laboratory commodities on a quarterly basis Provide input into overall annual planning for the Clinical Laboratory Services Program Participate in the National Laboratory Technical Working Group Support the MOH in the evaluation of interventions by conducting cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses Develop and manage CHAI's laboratory program budget under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director and Country Director Create an annual plan of action each year for the program establishing goals, strategies, specific activities, and metrics of performance Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in laboratory sciences preferred At least 3 years of professional experience, preferably in a project or program management role Demonstrated excellent quantitative and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with a range of organizations Excellent written and oral communication skills to audiences of all backgrounds in cross-cultural settings Experience living and working in a developing country preferred

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Deputy Country Director, Swaziland

The Clinton Health Access Initiative: Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: Based in Mbabane, Swaziland, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work with the Country Director (CD) and CHAI staff to ensure the overall success of the organization’s programs. The DCD will play an important role in ensuring the team achieves its objectives in providing robust support to the Government of Swaziland. The DCD will be responsible for daily administrative and financial oversight of the program.

Responsibilities:

Support the CD in defining CHAI-Swaziland's overall strategy, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact Oversee internal management of CHAI – Swaziland’s daily operations: Help determine and recruit the required human resources Ensure adequate onboarding for new staff and identify training needs Ensure fulfilment of all legal obligations and respect for national laws and regulations through hiring process, contracting, salary definition and net calculation, etc. Oversee administrative management of the office and programs Establish robust financial, administrative, and human resource policies and systems within the CHAI Swaziland program, ensuring they are aligned to CHAI global policies Manage processes and tools for planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring and reporting programmatic progress: Assist the CD to manage monthly cash flow and financial reporting to HQ Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with program staff Oversee local audit process and fulfill HQ audit/documentation requirement Manage completion of financial and programmatic reporting to donors Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs Collaborate with government at national and regional levels to ensure skills transfer and government ownership, identifying the most critical hurdles to scale-up of HIV care and treatment and developing innovative strategies to address them Ensure execution of multiple strategies simultaneously, along aggressive timelines Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS landscape in the country and the key priorities, challenges and gaps (as well as internationally) in order to inform program development Identify additional funding opportunities for the CHAI – Swaziland program Provide high-quality technical assistance to the government as needed/requested, often under pressure and short timelines

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in private or public sector enterprise, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership Experience conceiving, planning and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results Demonstrated ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, as well as negotiate and achieve consensus Demonstrated proficiency working on highly complex problems without extensive support Role model and team player who demonstrates exceptionally high performance and is able to lead similar performance from a team Strong analytical skills and insight Ability to work within budgetary constraints typical in a small organization Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; Knowledge of SiSwati is an advantage While knowledge of HIV/AIDS is a plus, it is not required

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HIV Care and Treatment Program Manager

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: Each Program Manager exercises end-to-end responsibility for the execution of their respective program in order to achieve ambitious targets for patient-level impact. Programs are dynamic, not prescribed, and require the Program Manager to continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact. The Program Manager is responsible for defining the organization's overall strategy within the program area and developing clear operational plans for execution as well as working closely with the relevant technical staff in the Ministry of Health to ensure rapid implementation, skills transfer and government ownership.

Responsibilities:

The HIV Care and Treatment Program Manager will manage a few of the initiatives within the new Dream Fund project. Each of these initiatives contribute to an overall objective to accelerate the achievement of universal access to testing and treatment for HIV+ individuals in Swaziland. Potential initiatives include: Strengthening provider-initiated testing and counseling Advocating for changes in policy around the age of consent for HIV testing in children and adolescents Strengthening a new Nurse-Initiated and Managed ART program Developing male-focused health days in facilities Strengthening a treatment-supporter program Developing patient tracking systems to ensure patients are enrolled into care and treatment and are retained in the system Within these initiatives, the program manager will be expected to: Develop and maintain relationships with counterparts in the Ministry of Health programs Participate in relevant technical working groups Develop and manage an implementation plan, budget, and metrics for each initiative Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports as required Develop robust evidenced-based analysis to assist the Ministry of Health to make decisions Build the capacity of individuals within the Government to carry on each of the initiatives Remain informed about the HIV landscape within Swaziland and globally and provide input on the most important activities for CHAI to engage in within Swaziland

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of work experience Fluency in English Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications Demonstrated strong analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health or Business Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments Experience living or working abroad, particularly in developing countries Familiarity with global health issues

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Programme Associate

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP Rules and Regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO, Regional Office and UNDP HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan Support to management of the CO programme Administrative support to the Programme Unit Support to resource mobilization Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results: Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC). Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements. Provides effective support to programme unit and in management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results: Creation of projects in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project. Provision of guidance to the executing agencies and/or implementing partners on routine implementation of projects. Presentation of information for audit of NIM projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations. Provides administrative support to the Programme Units focusing on achievement of the following results: Review of NIM projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects. Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system, which ensures that vouchers processed, are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas. Timely corrective actions on non-posted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers. Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas. Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers. Preparation of requisitions for development projects. Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results: Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile. Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results: Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme. Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme. Sound contributions to knowledge networks.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of program, managing data, reporting. Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems. Leadership and Self-Management: Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

Education: University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences. Experience: 5 to 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) Advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and language of the duty station.