Deputy Country Director, Clinton Foundation - New Delhi, India
Closing date: 30 Jul 2009
Location: India - New Delhi
Location: India - New Delhi
Overview:
Background on the William J. Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative
Since 2002, the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) has been assisting developing countries in implementing large-scale, integrated HIV care, treatment and prevention programs.
The Foundation is currently active in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and Eastern Europe. In support of national HIV/AIDS programs, the Foundation provides technical assistance, mobilizes human and financial resources, and facilitates the sharing of best practices across projects. The ultimate objective in each of these countries is to make high-quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment available to all who need it, and to develop replicable models for large-scale programs in other resource-poor settings. The Foundation provides assistance to governments in areas such as training of health professionals, procuring and distributing medicines, upgrading laboratories, establishing effective patient information and monitoring & evaluation systems, and overall program management. The Foundation has also negotiated agreements with leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic testing companies that have lowered the cost of AIDS diagnosis and treatment in the developing world by 50-80%, thereby enabling governments to scale up anti-retroviral therapy (ART) programs for their citizens rapidly.
To accomplish its aggressive goals, CHAI has placed cross-functional teams on the ground in its partner countries to provide governments with the support they need to quickly and aggressively scale-up treatment programs while strengthening the healthcare systems. CHAI's country teams work in partnership with the government, world-class HIV/AIDS clinicians and researchers, and other stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to scale-up and to develop simple and sustainable strategies to overcome them.
CHAI is looking for a dynamic and self-driven individual for the Deputy Country Director position for its operations in India.
Position overview:
Based in New Delhi, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work with the Country Director and country staff to ensure the overall success of the India program. The DCD will help coordinate and support the Foundation's team on the ground to achieve the program's objectives, and forge stronger relations with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare represented by the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) and other government agencies and partners. S/He will help with managing many aspects of the program including strategy, budgets, implementation and team management. The Deputy Country Director reports to the Country Director - India.
Responsibilities:
As a representative of CHAI in India, the DCD will:
- Help the Country Director develop the Foundation's strategic agenda in the country, in cooperation with the government;
- Develop a trusted relationship and dialogue with the government based on a track record of delivering results that exceed expectations in speed and quality;
- Plan specific programmatic initiatives in the country to support the national program, support the team in program implementation and track progress against milestones;
- Provide high-quality technical assistance to the government as needed/requested, often under a short timeframe;
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS and other neglected diseases (including malaria and TB) landscape in the country and the key priorities, challenges and gaps;
- Manage processes and tools for planning, budgeting and financial reporting;
- Manage process for internal and external donor reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis;
- Build and leverage strong effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders;
- Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are being fully leveraged on-the-ground;
- Support the CD in human resources management, including recruitment, and management of existing staff;
- Oversee CHAI's portfolio (Pediatric Initiative, UNITAID donation, forecasting, procurement and supply chain management, laboratory strengthening and monitoring and evaluation (M&E)), including development/refinement, and execution of CHAI's strategy; management and mentorship of staff; quality control of work;
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in private or public sector enterprise with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Experienced in working in environments that are less structured with few systems and processes and with minimal levels of supervision
- Experience conceiving, planning and executing programs or projects with documented results
- Master's Degree preferred (MBA or an MPH)
- Proven track record of achievement and a desire to use skills to improve healthcare in developing countries
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS is ideal but not essential
- Substantive professional, social and cultural experience in India
Skills required:
- Ability to build trust-based relationships with peers in the Ministry of Health and National Aids Control Organization (NACO) and influence work outcomes with partners, government & other stakeholders
- Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and at negotiating and achieving consensus
- Proficient at working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or operational support
- Mentor and lead teams for consistent performance; willing to micro-manage as required
- Ability to execute projects in collaboration with the Government - on time and within budget
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work with limited resources (financial as well as human)
- Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills
Background on the William J. Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative
Since 2002, the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) has been assisting developing countries in implementing large-scale, integrated HIV care, treatment and prevention programs.
The Foundation is currently active in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and Eastern Europe. In support of national HIV/AIDS programs, the Foundation provides technical assistance, mobilizes human and financial resources, and facilitates the sharing of best practices across projects. The ultimate objective in each of these countries is to make high-quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment available to all who need it, and to develop replicable models for large-scale programs in other resource-poor settings. The Foundation provides assistance to governments in areas such as training of health professionals, procuring and distributing medicines, upgrading laboratories, establishing effective patient information and monitoring & evaluation systems, and overall program management. The Foundation has also negotiated agreements with leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic testing companies that have lowered the cost of AIDS diagnosis and treatment in the developing world by 50-80%, thereby enabling governments to scale up anti-retroviral therapy (ART) programs for their citizens rapidly.
To accomplish its aggressive goals, CHAI has placed cross-functional teams on the ground in its partner countries to provide governments with the support they need to quickly and aggressively scale-up treatment programs while strengthening the healthcare systems. CHAI's country teams work in partnership with the government, world-class HIV/AIDS clinicians and researchers, and other stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to scale-up and to develop simple and sustainable strategies to overcome them.
CHAI is looking for a dynamic and self-driven individual for the Deputy Country Director position for its operations in India.
Position overview:
Based in New Delhi, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work with the Country Director and country staff to ensure the overall success of the India program. The DCD will help coordinate and support the Foundation's team on the ground to achieve the program's objectives, and forge stronger relations with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare represented by the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) and other government agencies and partners. S/He will help with managing many aspects of the program including strategy, budgets, implementation and team management. The Deputy Country Director reports to the Country Director - India.
Responsibilities:
As a representative of CHAI in India, the DCD will:
- Help the Country Director develop the Foundation's strategic agenda in the country, in cooperation with the government;
- Develop a trusted relationship and dialogue with the government based on a track record of delivering results that exceed expectations in speed and quality;
- Plan specific programmatic initiatives in the country to support the national program, support the team in program implementation and track progress against milestones;
- Provide high-quality technical assistance to the government as needed/requested, often under a short timeframe;
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS and other neglected diseases (including malaria and TB) landscape in the country and the key priorities, challenges and gaps;
- Manage processes and tools for planning, budgeting and financial reporting;
- Manage process for internal and external donor reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis;
- Build and leverage strong effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders;
- Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure the Foundation's capabilities are being fully leveraged on-the-ground;
- Support the CD in human resources management, including recruitment, and management of existing staff;
- Oversee CHAI's portfolio (Pediatric Initiative, UNITAID donation, forecasting, procurement and supply chain management, laboratory strengthening and monitoring and evaluation (M&E)), including development/refinement, and execution of CHAI's strategy; management and mentorship of staff; quality control of work;
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in private or public sector enterprise with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Experienced in working in environments that are less structured with few systems and processes and with minimal levels of supervision
- Experience conceiving, planning and executing programs or projects with documented results
- Master's Degree preferred (MBA or an MPH)
- Proven track record of achievement and a desire to use skills to improve healthcare in developing countries
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS is ideal but not essential
- Substantive professional, social and cultural experience in India
Skills required:
- Ability to build trust-based relationships with peers in the Ministry of Health and National Aids Control Organization (NACO) and influence work outcomes with partners, government & other stakeholders
- Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and at negotiating and achieving consensus
- Proficient at working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or operational support
- Mentor and lead teams for consistent performance; willing to micro-manage as required
- Ability to execute projects in collaboration with the Government - on time and within budget
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work with limited resources (financial as well as human)
- Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills
How to apply
Please apply online: http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1300/job 
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