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Clinton Health Access Initiative Program Manager, Cancer Jobs in Uganda

Background

The state of cancer treatment in Africa today looks similar to that of HIV in the early 2000s. There are effective tools to diagnose and treat cancer, but access is largely limited to wealthy countries. Sub-Saharan Africa’s cancer burden is significant and growing. In 2012, there were an estimated 626,400 new cases of cancer and 447,700 deaths from cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities:

Lead technical support for ChemoQuant, an online chemotherapy forecasting tool developed through a partnership with IBM.

Utilize a detailed understanding of cancer treatment protocols and drug therapy to add additional functionality to the tool, working closely with our partners at IBM.

Work closely with partners in African health ministries, cancer treatment centers and government procurement agencies to create chemotherapy forecasts and procurement plans.

Work closely on projects to improve the market for cancer treatment, linking our government partners to high-quality, cost-competitive suppliers.

Support a collaboration with African cancer experts and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) to adapt existing cancer treatment guidelines for use in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Collaborate with African health ministries to facilitate uptake and implementation of updated treatment guidelines.

Participate in the development of technical resources such as handbooks, guidelines, tracking tools, and training programs.

Monitor and document progress against project objectives, adjusting implementation as needed.

Conduct rigorous analysis across the program and develop external communication materials and reports across the cancer program.

Other activities, as needed

Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly

motivated individual with an ability to think creatively and work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.

The Program Manager must be able to function independently and flexibly, solving problems as they arise.

This role requires strong relationship management. CHAI places great value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, tenacity, independence and work ethic.

5 years of relevant work experience minimum; with 5-10 years preferred strongly preferred in a demanding, results-oriented environment- a background in healthcare, strategy consulting, or a related field

Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communications skills, both written and oral, and the ability to deliver compelling presentations

Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills

Fluency in Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to think creatively, handle ambiguity, and work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently

Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information
Strong work ethic and flexibility

Bachelor’s degree minimum

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; Clinton Health Access Initiative Program Manager, Cancer Jobs in Uganda


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