Clinical Program Advisor providing formulary consulting and modeling support for healthcare clients. Utilizing pharmacy expertise to ensure compliance and optimize client outcomes.
About the role
- Program Manager overseeing immunization and nutrition programs for CHAI in Papua New Guinea. Providing leadership, project management, and technical oversight in collaboration with government partners.
Responsibilities
- Serve as CHAI's primary day-to-day counterpart to the National EPI Program and National Nutrition Program within the National Department of Health
- Build and maintain strong, respectful working relationships with senior government officials, Provincial Health Authorities, and key partners
- Represent CHAI in national and sub-national technical working groups, coordination forums, and joint reviews
- Provide clear leadership, mentoring, and support to CHAI's MCH team, including provincial and field-based officers
- Ensure field teams receive timely guidance, problem-solving support, and escalation when needed
- Foster a professional, supportive team culture grounded in accountability and learning
- Oversee work planning, budgeting, and tracking of program performance across the portfolio
- Ensure high-quality delivery in line with donor commitments and manage donor relationships
- Support development of concept notes, proposals, and engagement with donors as the portfolio evolves
- Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CHAI's MCH portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery in line with government priorities and leveraging CHAI's global technical expertise where relevant
- Provide hands-on management of support to routine immunization service delivery, including outreach, supervision, and performance improvement at provincial level
- Lead CHAI's technical and programmatic support to new vaccine introduction, including readiness planning, coordination, and implementation support
- Support the Government of PNG to operationalize and roll out the National Immunisation Strategy, translating national priorities into practical implementation plans
- Oversee CHAI's support to the National Nutrition Program, ensuring effective coordination and implementation
- Work closely with the Special Advisor Programs to translate strategic direction into implementable workplans and measurable results
- Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track program performance and impact
- Identify implementation risks and operational challenges and develop practical mitigation strategies
- Ensure effective use of data to inform decision-making and course correction
- Lead preparation of clear, high-quality reports and updates for government counterparts, donors, and CHAI leadership
- Share PNG key lessons and risks with regional and global counterparts to inform CHAI's broader strategy and sectoral influence.
Requirements
- Master's degree in public health, health sciences, or a health-related field
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in public health or development
- Strong experience in vaccines and immunization, including service delivery and new vaccine introduction; nutrition experience is an asset
- Strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including experience designing M&E frameworks, analyzing program data, and using evidence to drive program improvements
- Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and relationship-building, particularly with government partners in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Proven experience working closely with government counterparts in low-resource or complex settings
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple workstreams, and support field-based implementation
- Strong financial and grant management skills
- Strong judgment, maturity, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to earn credibility and trust with senior stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Benefits
- CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Committed to providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect
- Values diversity and inclusion
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