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Position/Title: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program Manager
Base Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Length of position: One year, extendable based on performance and funding
Reports to: TBD
Background
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 in conjunction 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 skillsets and life experiences.
CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
Description
CHAI is seeking an NCD Program Manager to lead the CHAI Vietnam NCD team. The Manager will oversee CHAI’s support to the Vietnam Administration of Disease Prevention (VADP) and other entities of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in optimizing current strategies and developing and executing new strategies and interventions to help Vietnam prevent and control hypertension and diabetes, and potentially future NCD initiatives.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a talented individual to apply epidemiological and analytical skills to guide the operations of a disease elimination program. The successful candidate will lead a small team working directly with government counterparts and CHAI global team experts to assess, design, and scale-up effective interventions and conduct robust cost and data analysis.
The position entails high level of direct coordination with multiple stakeholders within the government, partners, and CHAI’s global technical teams. S/he will represent CHAI in high-level meetings with government partners and donors on policy-making and management-related matters. The Manager must be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding people and program management, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. The position will be based in Hanoi with travel within the country expected up to 25% of the time.
Main Responsibilities
Management
- Be responsible for the strategic and program management assistance to the MOH in Vietnam on all matters related to NCDs
- Assist MOH to successfully strengthen and execute their NCD policies
- Ensure successful execution of the hypertension and diabetes project, as well as potentially other NCD and non-NCD projects. Specific activities may include leading CHAI’s effort to strengthen:
- Health worker training system
- Detection and screening of vulnerable populations
- Cost analyses of specific interventions to support government decision-making o Government operational plans and policies related to NCDs
- Assist MOH identify potential sources for and mobilization of additional NCD funding sources
- Serve as technical point person to government and CHAI country team regarding approaches to NCD programs, and liaise with CHAI global teams regarding technical matters and additional support required to execute country work plans;
- Identify key impediments to the successful execution of this strategy and other national guidelines and work with the MOH and partners to develop solutions to rapidly address these bottlenecks
- Develop internal work plans aligned with national strategy objectives, and oversee the quality of the delivery of work by CHAI staff on regular basis, supporting as necessary to ensure high quality delivery
Team Management
- CHAI has a hybrid management structure with co-management roles across program and functional areas. Manager will oversee the day to day delivery from the team and facilitate effective communication and coordination mechanisms within the team.
Strategic Vision
- Work closely with CHAI’s country leadership and global teams to maintain overall strategic direction of the program
- Identify strategic areas for expansion or redirection and guide strategic planning or proposal development as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of work experience including experience managing others
- Exceptional problem solving skills and quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Exceptional English communication skills, including the ability to create compelling, logical presentations, using PowerPoint and other tools, and a structured and clear oral and written communication style
- Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving with proven ability to develop and apply quantitative models using Excel and other tools to address specific challenges and improve working practices with a focus on outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment
- Ability to manage numerous work streams simultaneously in high pressure situations
- Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
Advantages:
- Advanced degree in public health or business
- Experience in programming and/or working with surveillance platforms, data collection tools and/or data visualization applications
- Experience living and working in Southeast Asia
- Experience working with Asian governments and institutions
- Experience in working with NCDs or other diseases
- For non-Vietnamese candidates, fluency in Vietnamese is an advantage
A one-page cover letter should specify the position sought and highlight why the candidate believes they are the right person for the position. A CV detailing professional experience, relevant qualifications and three reference contacts should be provided. Interested candidates should send materials to [email protected]. Indicate position sought in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, but must be received by 31 May 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.