Associate, Immunization

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About the Organization

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

Job Description

The Associate, Immunization, based in Delhi, will play a pivotal role in building and implementing the program strategy at the national level and providing need-based support at the state level when required. They will contribute toward improving immunization coverage and equity, and building a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to health system strengthening. The Associate is expected to be innovative in designing creative solutions for complex public health problems in limited-resource settings. This dynamic position extends beyond strategic planning, also involving active support for on-ground teams in operationalizing the program strategy.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Immunization, we are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate the ability to function independently in dynamic and ambiguous environments, be adept in working in team settings, and showcase a strong commitment to excellence. Coordination of cross-functional and multi-location teams, coupled with personal qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and a strong work ethic, is highly valued.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough root cause analyses through primary and secondary research to identify barriers to immunization coverage. Develop decision trees to systematically address identified issues and improve coverage rates.
• Develop comprehensive plans for implementing new approaches and interventions for improvement in immunization service delivery, program review mechanism, demand generation, and data systems strengthening in the priority states.
• Analyze large and complex datasets, both qualitative and quantitative, and develop visualization tools that help internal and external leadership with purposeful insights.
• Develop data visualizations, tools, templates, planning aids, custom reports, and decision-making frameworks that support program management and progress tracking.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a diverse set of internal/external stakeholders across public health to understand diverse perspectives on potential solutions, and/or build their capacity on relevant competencies for sustained solution ownership and delivery.
• Collaborate with program leadership to initiate ideas and develop proposals for new grants and projects, and actively contribute to the program development process, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Develop collaterals and documentation to disseminate the outputs and outcomes of the program activities, in collaboration with team members.
• Capacitate and mentor team members on identified aspects that aid their growth journey while helping them contribute more effectively.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to execute planned immunization support interventions comprehensively.
• Travel on short notice to various parts of the state and often to national destinations.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the program leadership.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a demanding results-driven environment in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Master's degree in business administration, management sciences, economics (pure or applied), finance, or public health with exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in qualitative research, human-centric design, and behavioral science is highly desirable.
• Exceptional diplomacy and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to create persuasive presentations and written reports.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects involving multiple teams, including priority setting, planning, performance review and management; and influencing with limited authority.
• Ability to balance and find productive trade-offs between various opposing parameters (e.g., personal style, incentives, timeframe).
• Functional knowledge of statistical packages such as R, SPSS, and Stata; data visualization packages including Power BI, Tableau, and Google Studio; advanced knowledge of Excel including Macros, Power Query, and Visual Basic.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.

Preferred

• Experience in strategy roles in public health, social impact, impact investment, international development, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or high-growth startups.
• Strong experience engaging with government officials and multilateral organizations.
• Knowledge of public health, preferably maternal and child health.

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