Clinton Health Access Initiative – Established in 2002 by President William J. Clinton and Ira Magaziner, CHAI is a global health organization focused on strengthening health systems and improving access to care in developing nations.
CHAI’s goal-driven approach includes improving medicine and diagnostics markets, lowering treatment costs, fast-tracking access to life-saving technologies, and aiding governments in building sustainable healthcare programs.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Associate – PHC Financing, Health Systems Strengthening
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full time
Job Description
We are looking for a Program Associate with experience in primary healthcare delivery and service enhancement to support CHAI Nigeria’s growing PHC performance initiatives in Kaduna and Kano.
This individual will help manage a diverse team and coordinate various implementation tasks.
This role is demanding, fast-paced, and highly rewarding.
The Program Associate will report to CHAI’s Senior Program Manager for PHC Financing and assist in expanding CHAI’s support based on state government needs.
The role involves working with government partners to draft proposals, coordinate donor relations, execute plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes. Coordination with internal CHAI teams and external partners will be key.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to PHC financing teams in Kano and Kaduna to develop and implement effective data systems for monitoring and performance management.
- Partner with CHAI’s teams in both states to design programs that motivate local staff to use data in service delivery improvements.
- Oversee impact evaluations of performance strategies in primary healthcare centers.
- Monitor project implementation and align it with government priorities and donor expectations.
- Contribute to program design, result tracking, and ongoing evaluations.
- Represent CHAI at partner and stakeholder meetings.
- Share CHAI’s work and resources across platforms and create dissemination materials, including abstracts, posters, presentations, and academic papers.
- Conduct field visits to review progress and provide technical feedback to teams and consultants.
- Assist in fundraising by identifying gaps, developing proposals, and engaging in the proposal development process.
- Engage donors and maintain awareness of trends in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing within CHAI Nigeria and between global teams.
- Build capacity in communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement among staff.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Senior Program Manager or Country Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Business Management, or similar field.
- At least 5 – 6 years’ experience in analytical or project-based work; a Master’s in Public Health or related discipline is a plus.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, SPSS, Power BI, STATA, or R.
- Strong presentation, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects under tight deadlines.
- Self-driven, independent thinker with strategic insight.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a multicultural setting.
- Fluency in English.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
Analyst, PHC Performance Management, Health Systems Strengthening
Location: Kano
Job type: Full Time
Program (Division): Health Systems Strengthening – Health Financing
Position Overview
CHAI is recruiting a Program Analyst with expertise in PHC delivery and performance strategies to assist in Kano. This role requires working alongside a multidisciplinary team and government agencies to implement and review PHC performance systems.
Responsibilities
- Redesign the PHC Performance System in Kano, including gender-responsive diagnostic workshops.
- Assist SPHCBs with implementing PHC performance models and training ISS supervisors.
- Support behavior-based interventions to encourage data-driven decisions at the local and state levels.
- Lead knowledge sharing by developing and distributing best practice materials.
- Collaborate with Health Insurance Agencies on financing strategies for the VPP.
- Assist in raising awareness among VPP enrollees to improve service uptake.
- Review and enhance BHCPF fund disbursement and planning processes.
- Improve efficiency in referral and claim processing under KSCHMA.
- Identify and resolve issues causing drug stockouts at PHCs.
- Support strategic planning in reproductive and primary healthcare services.
- Represent CHAI in donor meetings and share program updates.
- Participate in knowledge dissemination events, both locally and globally.
- Track healthcare trends and support continuous learning across the team.
- Contribute to other program areas as needed.
Qualifications
- A degree in Medicine, Economics, or Business; Master’s Degree preferred.
- 3–5 years’ experience, ideally in healthcare or development fields.
- Familiar with program cycle from design to evaluation.
- Skilled in technical writing and stakeholder communication.
- Flexible and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
- Advanced use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Leadership and coaching experience preferred.
- English fluency required.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply: Click here to apply online
Director, Strategy and Operations
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
The Director, Strategy and Operations, will closely support the Country Director in shaping CHAI Nigeria’s long-term strategy and leading execution across teams. This individual will oversee multiple workstreams, from internal operations to external partnerships and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
- Equip program leaders with briefs and tools for high-impact meetings.
- Drive alignment and coordination for donor funding applications.
- Build and maintain relations with donors, government, and partners.
- Develop strategic proposals and high-level presentations.
- Track donor funding opportunities and match with CHAI Nigeria goals.
- Analyze partners and competitors; lead CHAI’s role in bid processes.
- Align with CHAI Global teams for cross-country strategy sharing.
- Lead performance review systems and improve internal planning tools.
- Coach and grow talent across teams with development programs.
- Facilitate internal communications and team updates.
- Take on special projects as assigned by the Country Director.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Public Policy, MBA, or related fields.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience, including at least 4 in strategy or consulting.
- Global or regional development sector experience is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in securing large donor contracts.
- Expertise in proposal writing, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Fluent in English.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply: Click here to apply online
Senior Analyst – PHC Financing, Health Systems Strengthening
Location: Kaduna
Responsibilities
- Conduct budget reviews and cost planning for PHC enhancement.
- Guide LGA teams through micro-plan development and implementation.
- Design evaluations to monitor effectiveness and refine implementation.
- Run assessments focused on SRMNCH service preferences and delivery.
- Map funding sources and provide guidance on budget allocation.
- Help expand health insurance access to informal and underprivileged groups.
- Develop operational plans with SPHCB and monitor SRH improvements.
- Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing on fund utilization.
- Work with stakeholders on accountability mechanisms.
- Engage in donor calls and present updates and findings.
- Represent CHAI at conferences and learning forums.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 5–7 years’ experience in public health financing.
- Proven background in managing full program cycles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable handling fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools and data interpretation.
- English fluency.
Benefits
- Experience in consulting and public health strategy.
- Hands-on exposure to government partnerships in healthcare.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply: Click here to apply online