Volunteer Analyst, Drug Access Team (9 months)_ Mbabane, Mbabane, Swaziland

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Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

 

One of the hallmarks of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is simultaneous and intensive engagement on the demand and supply sides of the market to improve access to medicines and diagnostics for patients in developing countries. CHAI's Drug Access Team (DAT) works to address supply-side barriers to access and to foster a healthy marketplace to ensure the sustainable supply of essential medicines at lower prices, CHAI's country teams partner with national governments to strengthen the systems required to deliver treatment.

 

CHAI Swaziland is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication skills for the position of Volunteer Analyst on CHAI Swaziland Access Program. Working across the Access team, the Volunteer Analyst will be responsible for quantitative analysis relating to improvements in supply chain, data integrity, market intelligence, forecasting and planning. The analyst will also work directly with Ministry of Health to support implementation of key programs and initiatives.

• Analyze HIV and TB testing and treatment data to inform improved diagnostic and treatment practices
• Analyze relevant drug consumption and morbidity data to support Ministry of Health (MoH) forecasting and quantification
• Support the cost and operational analyses for introducing new HIV and TB drugs or treatment regimens
• Conduct analyses to ensure access to the best prices and efficient use of resources across laboratory and pharmaceutical supply chains
• Perform other duties as required

 

• Bachelor's degree/tertiary degree in business or health-related field
• Minimum of two years of professional experience required (ideally with increasing responsibilities & demonstrated career progression), with preference for experience in business or public health-related analysis and modeling
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to navigate complex government processes and favorably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently at a high level in unstructured, high-pressure situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence and limited supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Advantages:

• Experience living and/or working in developing countries
• Management consulting or other relevant private and public sector experience
• Experience working in procurement and supply chain management
  
  
   
  
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