Program Manager, Market Shaping

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) seeks a Program Manager to oversee a large, cross-cutting portfolio focused on introducing innovative health products in low- and middle-income countries.

The PM will manage operations, coordinate with donors and partners, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple workstreams. The role requires strong project management, relationship-building across levels, and initiative and follow-through, with CHAI values of resourcefulness and responsibility

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Public Health, or related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing large, complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the operating rhythm of the program, including planning, milestones, and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain project management tools for tracking plans and deliverables.
• Produce donor reports and presentations for external meetings.
• Manage contracts with consultants and partners, including invoicing and payments.
• Organize high-level partner calls and plan project meetings and convenings.
• Maintain organized online project documentation and files.
• Travel 25–40% internationally may be required.

Skills

PM skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Global health

Education

Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Public Health

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

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.

CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.

At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication, and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work 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.

Position Overview

The Program Manager (PM) will support a large, cross-cutting portfolio of work focused on introducing innovative health products in low- and middle-income countries. The PM will play a central role in managing program operations, coordinating with donors and partners, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery across a complex set of workstreams.

The PM will also contribute to technical areas including product landscaping, supply-side engagement, and the development of analyses that inform the cluster's market shaping strategy. This role requires strong project management instincts, the ability to build and sustain relationships across levels and functions, and a high degree of initiative and follow-through.

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

Program Management

• Own the operating rhythm of the program, including work planning, milestone tracking, and keeping a distributed team on schedule and on budget
• Develop and maintain project management tools that effectively track work plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Manage the production of program deliverables globally and across countries, including donor reports and presentations for external meetings
• In partnership with CHAI contracts and finance teams, develop and manage contracts with consultants and partners, including coordination of invoicing, reporting, and payments
• Organize and facilitate high-level calls with partner organizations and lead planning for project meetings and convenings
• Maintain organized, complete online project documentation and files

Technical and Supply‑Side Engagement

• Support the development of analyses and frameworks to assist in identifying and prioritizing new product opportunities and market shaping interventions
• Conduct product landscaping as needed to inform CHAI strategy and programs
• Prepare presentations, briefs, and other materials to support country teams and donor engagement
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors, and support identification of new program and funding opportunities
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed
• Up to 25-40% international travel may be required
• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Public Health, or a related discipline, with at least 7 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex programs with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, set direction, and work independently
• Ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure situations and in fast‑paced, multicultural environments with limited structure
• Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with program financial management and budgeting
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with global health issues

Advantages

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or healthcare industry
• MBA, MPH, or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries or resource‑limited settings
• Familiarity with health financing mechanisms (Global Fund, Gavi, bilateral donors, etc.)

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