Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.
Job overview
The Senior Associate, Women's & Newborn Health at CHAI supports the management of a small-grants fund to accelerate reproductive health product introduction in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing pre-award and post-award grant processes, coordinating communications with applicants and grantees, maintaining grant data and documentation, facilitating grant contracting and reporting, synthesizing application feedback, and supporting strategic priorities of the Catalytic Opportunity Fund.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in operations, grants management, or project management, with strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience in reproductive health and managing small-scale investments is a plus.
Work environment and culture
CHAI values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within a geographically dispersed, remote-friendly team committed to global health impact and equity.
Company information
CHAI is a global health organization founded in 2002, focused on reducing disease burden in low- and middle-income countries through partnerships with governments and private sectors, working on HIV, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health system strengthening.
Team overview
The Senior Associate will work closely with the Catalytic Opportunity Fund Manager and the Sexual & Reproductive Health Team, collaborating across internal and external stakeholders to implement grantmaking activities.
Job location and travel
The position can be based in the United States or a CHAI program country in Africa, with potential for limited international travel.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on a unique small-grants funding mechanism that rapidly deploys resources for reproductive health product introduction, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic impact in global health.
Company 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. They achieve this by improving access to essential medicines, diagnostics, and health services, often partnering with governments and other organizations to strengthen health systems. Founded in 2002 by former President Bill Clinton, CHAI initially focused on addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis but has since expanded its scope to include malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal and child health. The organization generates revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships, leveraging these funds to implement impactful health programs worldwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your project management skills, grant and contracts coordination experience, and attention to detail, emphasizing your ability to manage complex funding streams and grant lifecycles effectively at Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.
Focus on showcasing your experience with data management, communication with multiple stakeholders, and ability to synthesize information and provide actionable recommendations, as these are key components of the Senior Associate role in the Sexual and Reproductive Health team.
Apply through multiple platforms including Clinton Health Access Initiative's official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and ensure your application is received through all possible channels.
Connect with current employees in the Sexual and Reproductive Health or Catalytic Opportunity Fund teams on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers such as commenting on recent CHAI initiatives in reproductive health or asking about their experiences with grant management and how they see the role contributing to CHAI's mission.
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