Associate, Supply Chain Management, Global Malaria (Commodity Access)

Join CHAI as an Associate in Supply Chain Management to support malaria commodity access initiatives in Africa.

• Collaborate with government partners, CHAI country teams, and other stakeholders, to compile stock level data from logistics management information systems, annual or semi-annual quantification and supply plans, and identify national stock gaps for all treatments for uncomplicated and severe malaria, and for malaria RDTs
• Work closely with global partners to reconcile country stock and order data with global data sources on commodity procurement
• For countries where CHAI does not have a country office, engage with National Malaria Program, the PSM unit and/or other stakeholders to gather the necessary stock and supply planning data
• Work closely with manufacturers and freight forwarders to receive and evaluate bids, agree on shipping terms and delivery timelines
• Work closely with in-country stakeholders to prepare for receiving the commodities
• Establish supply chain monitoring & evaluation (M&E) indicators to track progress and impact over time of emergency procurements, and routinely report findings
• Collaborate and support country staff to develop distribution plans for purchased supplies when needed.

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on health, public policy, health economics, or supply chain management
• 3+ years’ experience working in public health, health commodities management, health strategy consulting, health commodity market intelligence, finance, or a public sector advisory position in a related field
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience working in an international context and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Exceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving) skills
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences and trends
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to be effective, calm, and flexible in a fast-paced work environment, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Excellent command of English (French advantage)
• Experience and willingness to work in high-risk, developing settings
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI’s mission.