Posted on August 11, 2012

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Access to Medicines Program Manager

Develop a sustainability plan for all Access-to-Medicines initiatives to ensure the MOH has the capacity to carry them forward and will benefit from them in the long-term. Manage team administration including preparation of quarterly and annual work plans, budgets, and reports in collaboration with the Deputy Country Director and Country Director; Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS, TB, and pharmaceuticals landscape within Swaziland and globally including the key priorities, challenges and gaps in order to inform program development. Share key drug-access info with MOH and partners, such as newly available products and pricing, and overview of challenges in pediatric ARV marketplace that may create supply challenges. Ensure team responds on a timely basis to ad-hoc HIV-related questions from the Global DAT including assessment of product viability, product preferences, and feedback on formulations.Provide input into donor reports and development of brief success stories for sharing internally and with donors.

Qualifications:

• BA plus 3-5 years of professional experience, including project management
• Exceptional diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to mentor and lead teams to perform consistently at a high level in high-pressure situations
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations
• Strong quantitative skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence
• Ability to navigate complex government processes and favorably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Advantages:

• Experience living and/or working in developing countries
• Experience working in procurement and supply chain management
• Familiarity with global health issues

One of the hallmarks of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is simultaneous and intensive engagement on the demand and supply sides of the market to improve access to essential medicines for patients in developing countries. While CHAI’s Drug Access Team (DAT) works to address supply-side barriers to access and to foster a healthy marketplace to ensure the sustainable supply of essential medicines at lower prices, CHAI’s country teams help governments understand the market, access lower drug prices, and facilitate the roll-out of new and improved products. Additionally, country teams work closely with governments to scale up and strengthen care and treatment programs. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, management capabilities, and communication skills to serve as the Program Manager for CHAI Swaziland’s Access-to-Medicines Program.

Specifically, key responsibilities will include, but are not be limited to, the following:

• Manage a team of analysts and specialists on day-to-day program operations across diverse work streams to achieve results within tight timelines;
• Ensure that the Access-to-Medicines team provides coordinated technical support to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and ensure that team’s output consistently passes the highest quality standard;
• Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships within the MOH’s priority areas as they relate to CHAI’s Access-to-Medicines Program.
• Support the Country Team Management to provide strategic direction for the Access-to-Medicines Program in Swaziland;
• Build the capacity of the Ministry of Health in Key Access-to-Medicines Areas including:

• Robust forecasting processes to ensure access to high quality, low cost medicines and diagnostics
• Effective and efficient tendering processes
• Planning for roll-out of new HIV care and treatment regimens and formulations

Application Instructions

Please apply via the portal at https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/2816/access-to-medicines-program-manager/job