Regional Malaria Management, Strategy and Financing Associate, Mozambique 53 views

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Country: Mozambique
City: Maputo
Office: CHAI in Maputo, Mozambique

Regional Malaria Management, Strategy and Financing Associate, Southern Africa
Country : Mozambique
Type : Full Time
Program (Division) : Infectious Disease – Global Malaria
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.
CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.
Overview of role
CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as part of CHAI’s Global Malaria Management, Strategy & Financing Team. This Associate will directly support governments in Southern Africa in building the right strategy as well as obtaining and managing the financial resources necessary to achieve historic malaria elimination. Countries to be supported in Southern Africa include Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
The Associate will provide direct support to all levels of government, collaborating with ministry staff, CHAI country and technical teams, and partners on: developing and costing malaria national strategic plans, conducting cost optimization analysis for specific interventions, improving financial tracking and management, determining the optimal allocation of existing funds, assisting in the creation of management and financial dashboards, and improving the holistic management of programs. The Associate will also help countries identify and obtain new funding sources, including from expanded domestic resources, external funding (e.g., Global Fund), public-private partnerships, and innovative financing mechanisms. The Associate will be expected to follow safety and security protocols and in-office protocols set by the base location CHAI office.
The Associate will bring outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, and the Associate must be able to work independently and have deep personal commitment to producing results. Background in finance or malaria is not required, but may be an advantage. The Associate will be expected to be fluent in Excel. Most of all, this position requires resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards.
Vis�o geral
Fundada em 2002, pelo presidente William J. Clinton e Ira C. Magaziner, a Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (Iniciativa Clinton de Acesso � Sa�de, Inc.). (“CHAI”) � uma organiza��o global de sa�de comprometida em salvar vidas, reduzir o peso das doen�as e fortalecer os sistemas integrados de sa�de no mundo em desenvolvimento.
O programa global do CHAI para o paludismo fornece apoio t�cnico e operacional directo a pa�ses de todo o mundo para refor�ar os seus programas de paludismo e reduzir o peso desta doen�a evit�vel e trat�vel. Apoiamos os governos a aumentar as interven��es eficazes de preven��o, diagn�stico, tratamento e vigil�ncia, com os objectivos de reduzir de forma sustent�vel o n�mero de doen�as e mortes relacionadas com a mal�ria em todo o mundo, a curto prazo, e acelerar os progressos no sentido da elimina��o da mal�ria a longo prazo.
Vis�o geral do papel
CHAI est� procurando um indiv�duo altamente motivado para trabalhar como parte da Equipe Global de Gest�o, Estrat�gia e Financiamento da Mal�ria (MSaF) da CHAI. Esta Associada apoiar� directamente os governos da �frica Austral na constru��o da estrat�gia correcta, bem como na obten��o e gest�o dos recursos financeiros necess�rios para alcan�ar a elimina��o hist�rica do paludismo. Os pa�ses a serem apoiados na �frica Austral incluem Mo�ambique, Angola, Nam�bia, �frica do Sul e Zimbabu�.
Como parte da Equipa Global contra a Mal�ria, o Associado prestar� apoio directo a todos os n�veis de governo. As �reas de apoio incluir�o: desenvolvimento e custeio de planos estrat�gicos nacionais contra o paludismo, realiza��o de an�lises de optimiza��o de custos para interven��es espec�ficas, melhoria do acompanhamento e gest�o financeira, determina��o da afecta��o �ptima dos fundos existentes, assist�ncia na cria��o de pain�is de gest�o e de controlo financeiro, e melhoria da gest�o hol�stica dos programas . O Associado tamb�m ajudar� os pa�ses a identificar e obter novas fontes de financiamento, inclusive de recursos internos ampliados, financiamento externo (por exemplo, Fundo Global), parcerias p�blico-privadas e mecanismos de financiamento inovadores. O Associado reportar� ao Gestor da �frica Austral da Equipa Global MSaF para a Mal�ria e trabalhar� em estreita colabora��o com as Equipas Nacionais e as Equipas T�cnicas Regionais da CHAI. Espera-se que o Associado siga os protocolos de seguran�a e de protec��o e os protocolos em escrit�rio estabelecidos pelo escrit�rio da CHAI no local de base.
O Associado trar� excelentes habilidades anal�ticas, de resolu��o de problemas, organizacionais e de comunica��o, e o Associado deve ser capaz de trabalhar de forma independente e ter um profundo compromisso pessoal para produzir resultados. N�o � necess�rio ter antecedentes em finan�as ou mal�ria, mas pode ser uma vantagem. Espera-se que o Associado seja fluente em Excel. Acima de tudo, esta posi��o requer desenvoltura, tenacidade, paci�ncia, humildade e altos padr�es �ticos.
Responsibilities
Work with central and subnational malaria staff and CHAI country teams to optimize and cost national malaria program strategies through building Excel-based budget models;
Conduct costing and financial analyses to identify resource gaps, prioritize activities based on cost-effectiveness, and develop new funding proposals in collaboration with national governments;
Support governments to meet Global Fund requests and satisfy grant application and implementation requirements for access and distribution of funding for malaria, including budget development and re-programming, quarterly work planning and budgeting at sub-national level, and performance reporting;
Support national malaria programs to streamline financial planning, disbursement, and tracking processes to reduce impediments to implementation;
Identify key financial management impediments to programmatic goals and work with donors and country governments to devise targeted solutions to address them;
Assist national and sub-national government administrations to strengthen routine project management and planning processes to ensure effective implementation;
Assist in the creation of program management, activity implementation, and financial tracking dashboards;
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector at the regional, national, and subnational level;
Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders related to malaria financing work in target countries;
Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between government programs, partner organizations, and country teams in the region to ensure coordination;
Provide program updates for donor reporting and best practice sharing;
Travel to remote regions with limited infrastructure and medical care; and
Other responsibilities as needed.
Responsabilidades
Trabalhar com o pessoal do paludismo central e subnacional e com as equipas nacionais da CHAI para optimizar e custar as estrat�gias dos programas nacionais de paludismo atrav�s da constru��o de modelos or�amentais baseados em Excel;
Conduzir an�lises de custos e financeiras para identificar lacunas de recursos, priorizar atividades baseadas na rela��o custo-benef�cio e desenvolver novas propostas de financiamento em colabora��o com os governos nacionais;
Apoiar os governos a satisfazer os pedidos do Fundo Global e satisfazer os requisitos de pedido e implementa��o de subs�dios para acesso e distribui��o de financiamento para o paludismo, incluindo desenvolvimento e reprograma��o or�amental, planeamento e or�amenta��o trimestral do trabalho a n�vel subnacional, e relat�rios de desempenho;
Apoiar os programas nacionais contra a mal�ria para racionalizar o planeamento financeiro, o desembolso e os processos de acompanhamento, a fim de reduzir os obst�culos � implementa��o;
Identificar os principais obst�culos � gest�o financeira das metas program�ticas e trabalhar com os doadores e os governos dos pa�ses na concep��o de solu��es espec�ficas para lidar com eles;
Ajudar as administra��es governamentais nacionais e subnacionais a fortalecer a gest�o rotineira de projetos e os processos de planejamento para garantir a implementa��o efetiva;
Ajudar na cria��o de pain�is de gest�o de programas, implementa��o de atividades e acompanhamento financeiro;
Construir fortes rela��es com as partes interessadas atrav�s do governo, organiza��es n�o governamentais e o sector privado a n�vel regional, nacional e subnacional;
Rascunhos de apresenta��es e relat�rios para intervenientes internos e externos relacionados com o trabalho de financiamento do paludismo nos pa�ses alvo;
Coordenar reuni�es e facilitar a partilha de conhecimentos entre programas governamentais, organiza��es parceiras e equipas de pa�ses da regi�o para assegurar a coordena��o;
Fornecer atualiza��es do programa para relat�rios de doadores e compartilhamento de melhores pr�ticas;
Viajar para regi�es remotas com infra-estruturas e cuidados m�dicos limitados; e
Outras responsabilidades, se necess�rio.
Qualifications
Essential: Professional-level fluency (verbal and written) in English and Portuguese;
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Policy, Public Health, International Development, or related field;
2+ years of working experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in management consulting, public health financing, or another relevant field;
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Demonstrated excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple work streams simultaneously, to set priorities, and to work independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence in high-pressure situations and in remote settings;
Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment; and
Willingness to travel frequently (30-50% of time) within Africa, including potential trips to rural areas.
Advantages
Master’s degree in Business, Policy, Public Health, International Development, or related field;
Experience working and communicating with government officials, multilateral organizations, or development donors;
Experience living or working in resource-limited countries, especially in Africa;
Experience working remotely with a decentralized/remote team;
Knowledge of malaria and/or other major global infectious disease problems; and
Experience or knowledge of health finance, public finance, or finance for development.
Qualifica��es
Essencial: Flu�ncia de n�vel profissional (verbal e escrita) em ingl�s e portugu�s;
Bacharelado em Neg�cios, Pol�tica, Sa�de P�blica, Desenvolvimento Internacional ou �rea relacionada;
2+ anos de experi�ncia de trabalho com n�veis crescentes de responsabilidade e lideran�a em consultoria de gest�o, financiamento da sa�de p�blica ou outro campo relevante;
Altos n�veis de profici�ncia em Microsoft Excel, Word e PowerPoint;
Demonstrou excelente capacidade anal�tica, quantitativa e de resolu��o de problemas;
Capacidade demonstrada para supervisionar v�rios fluxos de trabalho simultaneamente, para estabelecer prioridades e para trabalhar de forma independente e flex�vel com um forte compromisso com a excel�ncia em situa��es de alta press�o e em ambientes remotos;
Excepcional habilidade de comunica��o escrita e oral;
Fortes habilidades diplom�ticas e interpessoais e capacidade de construir relacionamentos em um ambiente multicultural desafiador; e
Disponibilidade para viajar frequentemente (30-50% do tempo) dentro de �frica, incluindo potenciais viagens a zonas rurais.
Vantagens
Mestrado em Neg�cios, Pol�ticas, Sa�de P�blica, Desenvolvimento Internacional, ou �rea relacionada;
Experi�ncia de trabalho e comunica��o com funcion�rios governamentais, organiza��es multilaterais ou doadores de desenvolvimento;
Experi�ncia de vida ou trabalho em pa�ses com recursos limitados, especialmente em �frica;
Experimente trabalhar remotamente com uma equipe descentralizada/remota;
Conhecimento do paludismo e/ou de outros grandes problemas globais de d