Program Officer, Vaccine ZD

Overview

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.

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Program & Position Overview

In Indonesia, CHAI has been working in the immunization program since 2017, supporting MoH for the introduction of PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine). After the successful introduction of PCV, CHAI has become one of the trusted partners of MOH in Immunization, leading to support requests in other new vaccine introductions and now a zero dose (ZD) program.

Zero dose children, as of now defined as children who have never received DTP1 immunization in the last 5 years, amounted to 1.8 million children by the end of 2023. In addition to plateau immunization coverage of 86% in years leading to the pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the number of ZD. Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) outbreaks that occurred in the last 2 years are believed to be the result of low immunization coverage in the last few years. Through Gavi (Global Vaccine Alliance) Middle Income Countries (MICs) strategy, Indonesia developed a strategy to reach and immunize ZD children with the vision of no one left behind. CHAI is supporting MOH in implementing the ZD strategy in CHAI designated focal areas which are West, Central, and East Java. The ZD work will focus on identifying ZD children, identifying the barriers and developing tailored solutions to it, implementing the solutions, and developing implementation lessons learned. CHAI ZD works will be implemented in synergy with MOH and other partners’ ZD works and other CHAI vaccine works.

CHAI is currently seeking 2 (two) Program Officers, Vaccine ZD who will be supervised by the Senior Program Officer ZD and Senior Program Manager. 1 (one) position will be based at the province level (West Java), and 1 (one) position at the national level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative support to Senior Program Officer and Senior Program Manager to ensure smooth and successful program development and implementation.
• Ensure effective communication with key local partners and internal program for better coordination and planning.
• Operationalize and implement recommendations and technical guidance as agreed with local partners.
• In coordination with Senior Program Officer ZD, support government partners at subnational level with planning, analytics, problem-solving and implementing of ZD strategy.
• Work closely and support partners at subnational level (Provincial and District Office of Health, Primary Health center and other related local government bodies), including communities to ensure the success of ZD program implementation.
• Facilitate monitoring, evaluation and analysis for continuous program adaptation and improvement.
• Ensure the documentation of activities and outcomes in order to create replicable models and policy advocacy documents.
• Perform basic finance and admin functions as needed, especially related to activities, under the guidance of the CHAI Finance team.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by Senior Program Manager and or Associate Program Director and or Country Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical, public health or a quantitative discipline; Master's degree in related discipline is an advantage.
• At least three (3) years of work experience within a demanding and results-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically and in a change-oriented manner.
• Entrepreneurial ability to work quickly and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Sensitivity to cultural contexts.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines and to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information.
• Strong leadership and diplomacy skills, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments with willingness to adapt to unpredictable environments.
• Excellent attitude towards work and self-motivated persona.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and in Indonesian.
• Sufficient knowledge of the Indonesian Health System, experience in primary health care, is an advantage.