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 skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.
Lead Exposure Program Overview
Lead (Pb) exposure is a silent yet devastating global health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Research from UNICEF and other partners estimates that 1 in 2 children in LMICs have elevated blood lead levels, contributing neurological damage, reduced cognitive development, and a variety of health impacts.
CHAI is launching a new Lead Exposure Program, building on its proven market shaping capabilities and experience partnering with governments to address large-scale and cross-sectoral health challenges. The Director will play a central role in shaping its direction in collaboration with governments, donors and technical partners. Likely program priorities include:
The program scope is actively being refined in partnership with key stakeholders. The Director will lead the program, ensuring strong execution of current activities while helping to define and incubate the long-term priorities for CHAIโs global lead exposure work.
Position Overview
The Director of Lead Exposure will lead CHAIโs global lead exposure program, driving both program design and execution. They will coordinate across country teams, market shaping initiatives, and global program management. At the same time, they will help shape the long-term vision for this new program, working with governments, donors, and senior leadership to refine its scope, build partnerships, and chart a path for lasting impact.
They will work closely with the Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation and the Vice President of Innovation, alongside colleagues across CHAIโs Global Markets, Global Diagnostics, and country teams.
We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding problem-solving abilities and communication skills that shares in CHAIโs mission and values. The Director must be able to function independently, manage staff, and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI also places great value on qualities such as humility, resourcefulness, and tenacity.
The base location is flexible to CHAI program countries, with a strong preference for candidates based in Africa, Europe, or Asia time zones. This role will require roughly 20% percent travel.