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, 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. For more
information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI started supporting Indonesia’s Ministry of Health in 2010 to scale up
adult anti-retroviral therapy, through improving supply chain management; as
well as technical assistance for improving the quality of ART and laboratory
systems to support HIV care and treatment. In recent years, CHAI has expanded
its support to the Ministry of Health to other areas including hepatitis and
helping to facilitate BMS to and donate pan genotyping DAA, daclatasvir, more
effective treatment for HCV patient, improving access to family planning, point
of care diagnostics, mhealth, maternal and child health, and technical support
for the Ministry of Health’s drive to sustainably fund healthcare. In mid-2016,
CHAI launched its vaccines program to introduce new vaccine introduction, PCV,
to EPI, Ministry of Health Indonesia, The focus of the program is to support
the EPI in new vaccine introductions, assisting the government to make
an-informed and coordinated decision on PCV introduction
Overview of the CHAI Indonesia Vaccines Work
In mid-2016, CHAI launched its vaccines program to support the Expanded Program
on Immunization (EPI) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH) to accelerate
the introduction of PCV vaccine- specifically focusing on assisting the
government to make an-informed and coordinated decision on PCV introduction.
Vaccination is widely acknowledged as one of the most cost-effective and
focused disease interventions. In addition, the unprecedented wave of new
vaccines expected over the next decade has the potential to dramatically reduce
the global burden of disease. The EPI faces several challenges in its attempt
to introduce new vaccines like PCV. For example, as Indonesia is no longer
eligible (as of 2018) for Gavi funding assistance, the EPI has to mobilize
funding for the procurement of costly new vaccines as well as strengthen its
immunization system to deliver vaccines effectively. CHAI expanded its support
to MoH to manage the transition from Gavi funding and address associated system
management gaps. Barriers to introducing PCV and other life-saving vaccines
include: lack of adequate data and access to the evidence needed to inform the
decision of whether and on how to optimally introduce PCV; a challenging
country context with a fragmented and devolved government structure, and an
imminent transition out of Gavi support. CHAI will help the government make a
well-informed and coordinated decision on immunization comprehensive planning
and budgeting including NVI. CHAI support EPI with strengthening immunization
system including strengthening budget planning, cold chain infrastructure, cold
chain management and supply chain systems in order to ensure that newly
introduced and routine vaccines are a) available to children b) stored and
transported in potent condition and c) delivered to the population in an
efficient manner.
Program Manager, Vaccines
The Program Manager (PM) will lead efforts to deliver the ambitious objectives
of the vaccine program, under the guidance and direction of the Senior Program
Manager (SPM) and direct reporting to the Program Direction (PD) . She will
provide both strategic and technical direction for the program, overseeing its
development and assuming responsibility for high quality delivery. PM will
maintain the relationship and communication with the Expanded Program on
Immunization (EPI) Unit within MoH, along with relevant Program Officers (POs).
In coordination with SPM and or PD, PM will also work closely with relevant
CHAI’s Global Vaccine team, other CHAI Country PMs, other international
partners, and other national stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Organize and manage technical implementation of CHAI Indonesia vaccines
program to align with MoH national strategic plan.
- Drive internal strategic planning and budgeting processes related to the
vaccines program operation, finance and oversee project performance against
work plans and budget.
- Oversee the implementation of the vaccines program work plans including
planning, budgeting, forecasting, identify key barriers and problem solving,
monitoring and reporting, and prioritization.
- Provide strategic orientations for future program development in relevant
to expansion of vaccine program in Indonesia and inform new funding
opportunities to SPM/PD/DCD/CD.
- Work closely with the SPM and POs to ensure timely delivery on project
activities that involve partner organizations.
- Build and manage the POs vaccines team on a day to day basis, supporting
staff to ensure optimal delivery, to provide in-depth and high-quality
technical assistance to MOH.
- Promote effective communication within the POs in order to ensure
well-coordinated work streams and other CHAI Indonesia programs.
- Monitor POs team performance to ensure objectives are met, support team
members with training and development activities, and provide regular update of
team development.
- Ensure effective communication with the POs, SPM, PD and or Deputy Country
Director(DCD)/Country Director (CD), vaccine teams globally and other PMs
through regular daily/weekly/monthly meeting.
- Develop communication materials, make presentations and represent CHAI at
national and sub-national forums.
- Play a major role in writing programmatic reports and engaging with other
partners including the ITAGI or expert panel in collaboration and under
oversight of SPM.
- Working closely with the CHAI Global Vaccines Team to enlist support,
capture and disseminate emerging best practices and ensure alignment with
global standards in closed coordination with SPM and POs.
- Lead in development of innovative approaches and tools as well as
documentation and dissemination of best practices.
- Take responsibility for effective documentation and file management within
the programs.
- Hold the team accountable to CHAI policies, procedures and guidelines, as
appropriate and with the program teams, to enhance the smooth running of the
programs through standardized procedures and improved support. This may include
finance and governance procedures, staff management, fleet management and IT
security and infrastructure.
- Address POs safety and security matters in collaboration with Safety Point
Persons (SPP).
- Identify strategic areas for expansion or redirection and guide strategic
planning or proposal development as needed in close coordination and
collaboration with SPM and PD to recommend to CD on identify strategic areas
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Senior Program Manager, Program
Director and or Deputy Country Director/Country Director when required.
Qualifications
- At least Master's degree in a public health or a quantitative discipline
- At least seven years of work experience in a field requiring both advanced
analytics and exceptional presentation skills
- Experience in healthcare especially in vaccine and experience working with
Ministry of Health Indonesia
- Experience in the planning and execution of large scale projects;
including budgeting and activity planning
- Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue
high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain, and evolving environments
- Experience managing team members with diverse backgrounds and skills
- Proven program management skills, based on several years of experience in
strategic, operational, and/or financial management of complex,
multi-stakeholder programs/projects
- Ability to navigate complex government processes and influence
decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner;
- Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced
environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst mentoring a team to
perform consistently
- Very advanced analytical skills and problem-solving with proven ability to
develop and apply quantitative models using Excel and other tools to address
specific challenges and improve working practices with a focus on outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to create
compelling, logical presentations, using PowerPoint and other tools, and a
structured and assured oral and written communication style
- The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Experience structuring and leading evidence based decision making processes
- Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments
- Excellent attitude to the work and self-motivated persona
- Experience working in unpredictable environment, willingness to adapt
- Fluently in English (oral and written) and in Indonesian
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to :
cnatalia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Please write “Program Manager Vaccines”in the
subject line by latest 2 March 2020.
