Program Manager

Overview 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 In India CHAI works in partnership with its India registered affiliate William J Clinton Foundation WJCF under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare MoHFW at the Central and States levels on an array of high priority initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes Currently WJCF supports government partners across projects to expand access to quality care and treatment for HIV AIDS Hepatitis tuberculosis COVID-19 common cancers sexual and reproductive health immunization and essential medicines Learn more about our exciting work About the Project India is at a pivotal point in its journey to eliminate malaria With a national commitment to end malaria by 2027 - three years ahead of the global target under SDG 3 3 - the country must now confront challenges in its high-burden regions Among these Gadchiroli in Maharashtra stands out for its persistent transmission and contributes to over half of the state s malaria cases Recognizing Gadchiroli s pivotal role the Government of Maharashtra has launched a comprehensive malaria elimination initiative - Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan Chaired by the Chief Minister a Special Task Force comprising multiple non-profit organizations under the leadership of the CEO Zila Parishad drives this mission-mode campaign WJCF has been invited to institute a Program Management Unit PMU for a period of three years to manage and coordinate the activities as per the Action Plan and align interventions of partners and research institutes with the Operational Plan for Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli The Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli project is a pioneering initiative addressing critical gaps in malaria elimination strategies within high-burden districts with a special emphasis on community-based interventions and intersectoral coordination Planned to be implemented across Gadchiroli district over three years this comprehensive malaria elimination project aims to impact the entire population through an integrated service delivery model that leverages existing health systems community health workers and multi-partner collaboration Marking a significant milestone in Maharashtra s malaria elimination efforts while focusing on evidence-based strategies the project focuses on strengthening local health systems and implementing innovative vector control measures Additionally it incorporates robust monitoring and evaluation components amplifying its role in advancing malaria elimination in alignment with national health priorities and international best practices Position Summary The Program Manager will report to the CEO Zila Parishad and will play a critical role in leading the overall implementation and strategic direction of the Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan through robust program management coordination and leadership practices This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to the project s implementation framework processes and strategic objectives to track progress measure outcomes and generate insights for evidence-based decision-making The Project Manager will work closely with district authorities government stakeholders partner agencies and research institutes to ensure systematic coordination of all project activities strategic alignment and comprehensive reporting The role includes overseeing planning execution monitoring and financial management of project interventions maintaining high-quality intersectoral coordination and supporting evaluations and field implementations The incumbent will also contribute to capacity-building efforts at multiple administrative levels helping to strengthen local systems for routine program management and supervision WJCF is seeking a highly motivated results-oriented individual with demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding strategic management capabilities The Project Manager will work closely with the Special Task Force partner organizations and district administration to support activities in the project The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills strong analytical and coordination skills be able to independently drive engagement with key implementation partners and handle large-scale multi-partner project management We place great value on relevant qualities such as resourcefulness responsibility tenacity energy and work ethics Responsibilities Lead the Program Management Unit PMU ensuring clear roles coordinated workflows and delivery across all key pillars program management M E capacity building and innovation and ensure its effective functioning as per project outcomes and timelines Support the effective functioning of the District Malaria Elimination Council and Task Forces by providing evidence-based guidance and facilitate regular review meetings while serving as the key liaison between the district health administration implementing partners and community stakeholders Oversee the development and execution of microplans in high-endemic blocks ensuring alignment with IHIP DVDMS and EWARS systems Ensure timely and accurate data collection and lead regular data reviews to support evidence-based planning using dashboards and independent assessments prepare and submit comprehensive progress reports to funding agencies government bodies and internal stakeholders during task force meetings Coordinate and facilitate structured capacity-building activities including training needs assessments and delivery of multilingual training materials Drive operational research pilot innovative tools e g geo-tagged reporting and document best practices for replication Manage financial planning budgeting expenditure tracking and compliance in coordination with task force committee Foster a high-performance team culture values of WJCF ensure performance management and provide capacity-strengthening support to team members Qualifications Master s in public health MD Community Medicine or a relevant field Minimum 8-10 years of experience in managing public health programs including 3 years in tribal or rural settings Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder coordination strategic planning and managing large-scale community programs Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology VBD control and health systems in India Excellent leadership negotiation and written communication skills Preferred Preferably a local resident with fluency in Marathi speaking reading writing is mandatory Experience of working at National State Anti-Malaria Programme and National health programmes will be added advantage Willingness to travel extensively across remote blocks and field sites Last Date to Apply 1st August 2025