Associate Director, Lead Exposure (Governance Strategy & Operations)

Clinton Health Access Initiative•or CHAI Program Country,

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI partners with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI's Lead Exposure program addresses the global health crisis of lead exposure, particularly in LMICs, where it contributes to significant health impacts, especially in children. The program focuses on market shaping and governance, with the governance pillar aiming to establish or revitalize multi-sectoral coordination structures (like Technical Working Groups) to enable strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and sustained implementation. CHAI often acts as a secretariat to support these government-owned platforms, working behind the scenes to build capacity and ensure they actively drive strategy and implementation. The Governance team supports direct engagements with governments, manages cross-country program operations, engages with global partners, handles fundraising, and oversees internal operations. Geographic priorities include Nigeria and India, with potential for expansion. This role is crucial for scaling CHAI's Lead Exposure program and addressing a pressing global health challenge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus at least 10 years' work experience, or advanced degree plus at least 8 years' work experience, or equivalent work experience.
Strong track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and programs in dynamic environments.
Experience working directly with government stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in global health, public health, environmental health, or a related field.
Experience in program management, monitoring & evaluation, or operational roles in a global health or development context.
Experience building and managing high-performing teams.
Exceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Ability to navigate complex organizational and government processes and to influence decision-making collaboratively.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Commitment to humility, resourcefulness, tenacity, and CHAI's values.
Experience living or working in low- and middle-income countries.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, public health, public policy, international affairs, or related fields.
Experience facilitating, supporting, or participating in multi-stakeholder governance mechanisms (e.g., technical working group, cross-sectoral or interministerial task force, technical support unit).
Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relationship management.
Expertise in lead exposure, environmental health, or related fields.
Experience in the private sector (e.g., strategy consulting, investment banking, pharma, or similar fast-paced, results-oriented environments).
Experience working remotely with decentralized teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
Professional fluency in additional languages such as French, Hindi, Yoruba, or Swahili.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cross-country management tools — including KPI dashboards, work plan trackers, and regular program review processes — to monitor progress against grant milestones and strategic objectives.
Partner with country teams to identify and resolve emergent programmatic issues, providing problem-solving support and escalating where needed.
Coordinate cross-country learning and lesson-sharing to ensure insights from one country context are systematically applied across the program portfolio.
Maintain a strategic view of the overall program portfolio, tracking interdependencies across country and thematic workstreams.
Partner with country teams to develop in-country implementation roadmaps and work plans, drawing on experience from across the program, the global lead community, and broader multisectoral governance work.
Provide targeted strategic and programmatic support to in-country implementation — including engaging global or regional stakeholders, providing technical input into country-level work products, and adapting global frameworks for country-specific needs.
Interface with internal expert teams (e.g., CHAI's Global Markets, Global Diagnostics) to bring in relevant expertise for program execution.
Maintain collaborative relationships with key global partners and peer organizations working in the lead exposure space, and support country teams in building and maintaining these relationships at the country-level.
Represent CHAI externally with donors, technical partners, and at international fora as relevant.
Build and sustain relationships with governments, NGOs, multilaterals, and other stakeholders to advance the global lead exposure agenda.
Develop new funding concepts and lead the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, in close collaboration with the Senior Director and country teams.
Maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, ensuring proactive communication, timely reporting, and accountability to donor commitments.
Oversee donor reporting processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, compelling, and delivered on schedule.
Hire, manage, mentor, and support staff within a matrixed team environment.
Manage program hiring, onboarding, and staffing processes to build and sustain a high-performing team.
Oversee financial management across grants and projects, including budget tracking, forecasting, and compliance.
Liaise with CHAI headquarters functions — including Finance, HR, Operations, and Communications — on behalf of the Lead Exposure program.
Other responsibilities as needed.