CHAI Country Support Manager, Global Laboratory Services Jobs in Ghana

CHAI Country Support Manager, Global Laboratory Services Jobs in Ghana


Overview

  • The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance.

  • The position would be on the global Laboratory Services Team (LST) who play a lead role at CHAI in helping to increase access to high quality, reliable and affordable diagnostic services across LMICs.

  • This includes work that improves the overall laboratory system and ensures the timely and scaled rollout of the most appropriate screening, diagnostics and monitoring technologies.

  • CHAI is currently working with Ministries of Health to explore the potential for public private partnerships to strengthen their laboratory systems and create long-term improvements in healthcare delivery.

  • CHAI will work with these countries to assess, design, negotiate and implement a public private partnership between partner governments and their respective private partners in order to realize this target impact.

  • CHAI is seeking a high-performing and entrepreneurial person for a key role as Country Support Manager.

  • They will play a central role in structuring and developing these PPP agreements across a number of countries.

  • The Country Support Manager provide technical, strategic and commercial guidance to CHAI country teams and Ministries of Health to develop diagnostic PPP agreements for laboratory services and imaging services.

  • They will support CHAI country teams to deliver a rigorous and timely development and approval process and manage relationships with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders. They will ensure rigorous and evidence-based analysis guides this process.

  • We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and project management experience, expertise in resource-limited health systems, and deep commitment to contributing towards CHAI and LST’s strategic goals.

  • The candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, prioritize across multiple workstreams and manage both internal and external collaborations, particularly with partner governments and Ministries of Health.
  • The Country Support Manager will report to the AHDP Program Manager.

  • CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

    Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key advisor to Ministries of Health, CHAI country teams, and in-country and global partners on the expansion of access to diagnostic testing, and
    utilizing the capacity of the private sector to strengthen diagnostic systems.

  • Act as the focal person for specific project countries and manage the relationship between the Global Laboratory Services Team (LST) and country offices.

  • Support countries in determining the structure and scope of PPP agreements that meet their needs to strengthen their diagnostic capacity.

  • Provide evidence-based advice to countries to inform the development of PPP agreements.
  • Support countries with necessary financial modelling, economic analysis and monitoring of health improvements resulting from the PPP agreements.

  • Assist Ministries of Health in determining evaluation criteria for PPP bids and metrics to assess potential partners.

  • Troubleshoot technical and programmatic issues raised by countries and coordinate appropriate support from LST to address technical issues.

  • Support countries to monitor and performance manage agreements with private sector partners and hold them to account for delivery of key performance indicators.

  • Garner lessons learned and other evaluative evidence of the program across countries and synthesize into policy-friendly learning products.

  • Support country offices to develop key communication materials summarizing progress and key achievements of PPP arrangements in-country.

  • Other responsibilities as needed.

    Qualifications

  • Master's degree, preferably in public health, public policy, or business administration.

  • 5-7 years’ professional work experience and 3-5 years’ relevant experience.

  • Experience living and working in resource-limited settings, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, for at least 2 years.

  • Diagnostics-related experience, either in a programmatic or clinical setting preferred.

  • Experience working with private sector contracting and working with private sector partners in diagnostics preferred.

  • Experience working with Sub-Saharan African governments, particularly Ministries of Health and/or Finance preferred.

  • Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

  • Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment.

  • Ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously, work independently and proactively manage the implementation of complex projects.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

  • Highly entrepreneurial with strong self-motivation.

  • Excellent analytical skills and high levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations, write concept notes and memos for technical and general audiences.

  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Willingness to travel up to 50% time for meetings with in-country and global stakeholders, COVID restrictions permitting.

  • French language skills would be an advantage.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; CHAI Country Support Manager, Global Laboratory Services Jobs in Ghana

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