Country

Laos

Type

Part-Time (<30 hours/wk)

Program (Division)

Global Operations Team

Additional Location Description

Can be based in any program country in Asia Pacific

Telecommute

Yes

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 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.

Position Overview

CHAI is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate, Regional Support, to provide dedicated support to the Regional Director and Country Directors, Asia-Pacific. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-priority regional initiatives and gain direct exposure to CHAI’s strategic decision-making and execution across a range of global health priorities.

The position may be hired at the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role is open to candidates based in any CHAI program country within the relevant region, with limited travel up to 10% a year. 

This is a part-time position (50%), initially offered for a 6-month period, with the possibility of extension based on regional needs. The role is designed for a highly analytical and proactive team member who can help the Regional Director and Country Directors structure priorities, advance cross-country initiatives, and improve execution through strong project management and decision support.

Analytical and Project Management Support ~60%

• Analyze and synthesize programme performance, financial, and operational data, alongside targeted research, to generate insights that inform regional leadership decisions on priorities, resource allocation, performance improvement, and execution planning
• Develop structured problem-solving approaches to assess priority regional challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and support the Regional Director and country directors of the region in identifying practical, high-impact solutions.
• Support the design, execution, and monitoring of high-priority initiatives, ensuring alignment with CHAI’s organizational goals
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations (primarily in Excel and PowerPoint) that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for regional leadership.
• Coordinate and track cross-functional projects, ensuring key milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met
• Proactively identify risks and bottlenecks, escalating issues early and proposing solutions to keep initiatives on track
• Assist in the development of frameworks, tools, and processes to enhance regional effectiveness and efficiency

Meeting and Leadership Coordination Support ~30%

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of regional meetings, regular check-in meetings between the RD and CDs, and quarterly meetings with the CEO, CFO and COO
• Develop agendas and meeting materials in collaboration with the Regional Director and Country Directors, ensuring discussions are structured and outcome-driven
• Prepare pre-reads, data summaries, and insights to inform decision-making and drive strategic discussions
• Manage logistics and coordination for in-person and virtual regional meetings, ensuring seamless execution
• Draft meeting reports and manage the knowledge management processes for ongoing regional engagements

Additional Coordination and Communication Support ~10%

• Support the development of internal communications, memos, and presentations to facilitate information sharing and alignment across the region
• Help maintain and improve processes, tools, and systems that enhance Regional Directors’ effectiveness and productivity
• Provide additional support to the Regional Director, as needed, on emerging priorities and time-sensitive requests

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–5 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information into clear recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural, and sometimes unstructured environment
• Strong project management and coordination skills, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience living and working in a CHAI program country within the relevant region

Advantages

• Experience supporting senior leadership, country teams, or regional/global coordination functions
• Experience analyzing programmatic, financial, or operational performance data
• Prior experience in global health, management consulting, strategy, or operations roles
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

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