Not for Profit Careers - Public Sector Coordinator - Essential Child Medicines at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Duty Station: Kampala, UgandaThe Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.Worldwide, almost one in three child deaths is due to pneumonia or diarrhea, claiming over 2 million lives each year. Diarrhea alone kills roughly 750,000 children every year worldwide. In Uganda, about 27,000 children die annually from pneumonia, making it the leading cause of under 5 mortality. Diarrhea is responsible for approximately 10,000 child deaths, approximately 10% of all child mortality. Diarrhea and pneumonia are two of the most solvable public health problems. Safe, effective and affordable drugs to treat those suffering from Diarrhea and pneumonia exist. Low cost antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, can prevent the majority of pneumonia deaths. Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc can prevent a majority of diarrhea-related deaths and dramatically improve child health. In Uganda, a program to scale-up diarrhea and pneumonia treatment is being undertaken by CHAI in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the National Medical Store and private sector stakeholders.Job Summary: The Public Sector Coordinator for Essential Child Medicines will be responsible for leading several high-impact public sector work streams for CHAI.S/he will develop strong relationships with the Child Health and Health Education and Promotion departments at the MoH and with key public and private stakeholders, in order to support the development and implementation of several on-going national policy assessments, strategies and plans in the field of maternal and child health.Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Coordinator will steer the design and implementation of a public sector strategy aiming at improving access to essential child medicines and health servicesTechnically support the MoH and key stakeholders in the development and implementation of national policy assessments, strategies and plans in the field of maternal and child healthRepresent CHAI at key MOH technical working groups, notably the Diarrhea and Pneumonia Coordination Committee (DPCC), Behavior Change Communication Technical Working Group (BCC TWG) and Maternal and Child Health Technical Working Group (MCH TWG)Work closely with CHAI’s Drug Access Team to optimize public procurement and distribution of essential child medicinesMaintain strong political buy-in with and provide technical assistance to the MoH to conduct the annual RMNCH resource mapping exerciseOffer technical assistance and guidance to and collaborate closely with the Diarrhea and Pneumonia Technical Assistant seconded to the Child Health Division of the MoHMentor and manage a team of 2 persons Requirements.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should hold a high quality degree from a top University, ideally a Masters’ degree in Public Health, Public Administration or Business Management; The applicant should have at least five years’ experience in a demanding result-driven environment, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership; Prior operational research experience. Possess strong political acumen, problem solving skills and an exemplary record of leadership and multi-stakeholders coordination. The candidates will have excellent communications skills, strong track record of successful collaborations with the MOH of UgandaPractical experience in at least one of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Behavior Change Communication, Community Case Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Financing; Exceptional ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and effective at negotiating and achieving consensus, including a minimum of two years of experience collaborating with the MOH of Uganda; Entrepreneurial mindset and strong self-motivation; Prior team management experience; Excellent track record of success in coordinating partners and developing relationships in order to drive a multi-stakeholder process; Exceptional project management skills, high level of organization and good attention to detail: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be effective under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations; Strong work ethic and flexibility Detailed working knowledge of and experience in the field of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, or Child Health will be an added advantage Past exposure and experience working with District Health Offices Possess the ability to function independently, be self-motivated, have the ability to thrive in challenging environments, and have a strong commitment to excellence. We place great value on relevant personal qualities: independence, flexibility, resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy, and work ethicIf you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former Presidents, please click web link below.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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