Associate Director

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization is seeking a Program Director to lead efforts in vector-borne diseases, managing a diverse team and navigating complex stakeholder relationships. This role requires extensive public health experience, leadership skills, and a proven track record in program management. The ideal candidate will have strong communication abilities and a postgraduate degree in public health. The application deadline is 9th November.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in public health environments.
• Demonstrated experience in vector-borne diseases.
• Proven track record in managing partnerships with government and donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of VBD programming strategies.
• Develop key relationships with government and NGO partners.
• Communicate program progress and challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Public health expertise

Management skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Education

MBBS and MD or postgraduate degree in public health

Job description

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. CHAI was founded 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 to HIV, COVID‑19, malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non‑communicable diseases. It works through horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems, including human resources for health, digital health, and health financing.

Program Overview – Vector Borne Diseases

WJCF collaborates with the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) and the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) to support the elimination of malaria, lymphatic filariasis, visceral leishmaniasis, dengue, and other vector‑borne diseases through technical support units (TSU) and innovative surveillance and control strategies in India.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding public health credentials and demonstrated management abilities to lead the VBD team’s efforts across multiple grants and workstreams. The Program Director will lead the VBD TSU in Delhi and state teams in Maharashtra and Karnataka, providing overall technical oversight over the VBD portfolio and serving as the principal interface with donors, NCVBDC leadership, and program partners.

Responsibilities

• Program Management and Leadership

  Lead the design, development, and execution of coherent multiyear strategies that streamline WJCF’s VBD programming and fundraising. Develop cross‑program collaborations and conceptual linkages under constrained resources, maintain an accountability culture, oversee program tracking and monitoring, and drive development and review of key program reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Relationship Management

  Lead development of key relationships with government, donor, and NGO partners. Facilitate engagement with key government program managers and division heads, build a comprehensive stakeholder matrix, and guide the team in navigating complex stakeholder relationships.

• Strategic Communication

  Regularly update stakeholders on program progress, challenges, and successes through detailed reports and presentations. Lead internal and external communication approaches aligned with WJCF’s policies.

• People Management

  Build team resilience, foster a collaborative environment, provide technical guidance, engage with direct reports on career development, monitor progress, give constructive feedback, and ensure effective staff performance.

• Financial Management

  Lead program budget planning, tracking, and reporting; oversee donor and WJCF reporting requirements; make evidence‑based resource allocation decisions and build collaborative working environments with finance liaisons.

• Problem Solving

  Proactively manage program risk, ensure compliance with WJCF’s problem‑solving approach, lead critical thinking and risk assessment exercises, and build teams to handle difficult situations.

• Technical Expertise

  Develop subject matter knowledge, challenge program teams to showcase their work, and lead knowledge management and sharing of best practices at national and global convenings.

Qualifications

• MBBS and MD or postgraduate degree in public health, public policy, management, or development.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in demanding, results‑oriented public health environments with senior managerial or leadership positions.
• Demonstrated experience in VBDs at national or state level.
• Proven record of developing and maintaining strong, effective partnerships, shaping policy and project decisions with senior government and donor officials.
• Experience in leading teams in similar assignments and in concept note / proposal development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of analyses and presentations for varied audiences.
• Proven track record of working in challenging multi‑stakeholder environments and driving immediate results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to work independently and propose new initiatives.

Application Deadline

Last Date to Apply : 9th November