Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Vaccines Program Manager at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) in Dar es Salaam, with occasional travel throughout Tanzania and internationally. CHAI is working with the Government of Tanzania to support the concurrent introduction of pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines and to improve the country’s vaccine delivery system. CHAI will support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to plan, execute and evaluate the introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine in late 2012 and early 2013, working closely with partner organizations, including the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Similar programs are underway in four other focus countries – Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi and Nigeria. 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 the new vaccines for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia – the lives of 7.6 million children could be saved over the next decade.
CHAI is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and flexible individual to manage CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania. The Program Manager will report to the Country Director and will provide program support to the MOH’s immunization program, in order to prepare for the imminent introduction of the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines, as well as other new vaccine introductions in the coming years.
Responsibilities: •Lead CHAI’s vaccine program in Tanzania with the aim of supporting the Ministry of Health and its partners to introduce new vaccines as rapidly and efficiently as possible.
•Manage a team consisting of a Program Analyst, 2 Program Officers to be seconded to the Ministry of Health, and 10 data collection staff to be based throughout Tanzania; •Contribute to the analysis and design of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally, and support the mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy. •Develop and manage the program budget and workplan. •Take a lead role in supporting the MOH to plan and implement the new vaccine introduction activities. Activities will vary according to MOH and partner priorities, but are likely to include: •Providing support to ensure robust planning and analysis, including the creation of project management tools and templates, such as budgets and project plans; •Supporting the MOH to undertake key introduction activities, including those related to logistics and the creation of training materials, training plans and social mobilization tools; •Supporting the MOH to mobilize financial resources from local partners and international organisations; •In collaboration with the analyst and M&E focal person capture lessons learnt throughout the introduction process in Tanzania and share with MoH, stakeholders and CHAI •Support the MOH to identify and carry out key assessments of the immunization program, as well as to implement the resulting recommendations, in order to improve the vaccine delivery system ahead of the introduction of new vaccines; •Lead the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine uptake activities; •Contribute to the analysis, design and implementation of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally; •Support mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy; •Assist with budgeting, financial forecasts and donor reporting for the vaccine program •Build and manage relationships with key individuals in the MOH and relevant partner organizations to facilitate the rapid achievement of national vaccine introduction goals. •Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director
•Manage a team consisting of a Program Analyst, 2 Program Officers to be seconded to the Ministry of Health, and 10 data collection staff to be based throughout Tanzania; •Contribute to the analysis and design of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally, and support the mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy. •Develop and manage the program budget and workplan. •Take a lead role in supporting the MOH to plan and implement the new vaccine introduction activities. Activities will vary according to MOH and partner priorities, but are likely to include: •Providing support to ensure robust planning and analysis, including the creation of project management tools and templates, such as budgets and project plans; •Supporting the MOH to undertake key introduction activities, including those related to logistics and the creation of training materials, training plans and social mobilization tools; •Supporting the MOH to mobilize financial resources from local partners and international organisations; •In collaboration with the analyst and M&E focal person capture lessons learnt throughout the introduction process in Tanzania and share with MoH, stakeholders and CHAI •Support the MOH to identify and carry out key assessments of the immunization program, as well as to implement the resulting recommendations, in order to improve the vaccine delivery system ahead of the introduction of new vaccines; •Lead the pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine uptake activities; •Contribute to the analysis, design and implementation of CHAI’s vaccine strategy in Tanzania and globally; •Support mobilization and management of financial resources to implement that strategy; •Assist with budgeting, financial forecasts and donor reporting for the vaccine program •Build and manage relationships with key individuals in the MOH and relevant partner organizations to facilitate the rapid achievement of national vaccine introduction goals. •Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director
Qualifications: •Master’s degree, preferably in public health-related field; a bachelor’s degree from a high caliber, reputable university accepted with long working experience level (3 – 5 years) •At least 2-4 years of working experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Must have directly relevant program or project management experience. •Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment – international experience required; •Exceptional problem solving skills and analytical capabilities; •Strong written and oral communication skills; •Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations; with demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams; and •Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa and/or Tanzania is desirable, as is knowledge and/or experience of immunization programs. •Ability to operate independently, setting and achieving ambitious targets with limited guidance.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience: •Experience in managing teams and budgets; •Knowledge and experience of vaccines, and/or health systems in developing countries, is preferred;•Experience working, communicating and managing change with government officials and multilateral organizations; and •Experience working in Tanzania and/or sub-Saharan Africa is a strong plus.
How to apply:
Please apply at: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=1&
Vaccines Program Manager at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, in Dar es Salaam
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