Associate, Regional Support - Asia Pacific

Clinton Health Access Initiative

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI partners with governments and the private sector to establish and maintain high-quality health systems. Founded in 2002 to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic by reducing drug prices and increasing access, CHAI has since expanded its focus to include infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. The organization also works to accelerate vaccine rollout, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat malnutrition, and enhance access to assistive technology. CHAI strengthens health systems through initiatives in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing, always aiming for sustainable impact at scale with government leadership. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. CHAI is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate, Regional Support, to provide dedicated assistance to the Regional Director and Country Directors in the Asia-Pacific region. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership on high-priority regional initiatives, gaining direct exposure to CHAI’s strategic decision-making and execution across various global health priorities. The position can be filled at either the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. It is open to candidates based in any CHAI program country within the Asia-Pacific region, with limited travel (up to 10% annually). This is a part-time (50%) position, initially for a 6-month period, with potential for extension based on regional needs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical and proactive, capable of helping leadership structure priorities, advance cross-country initiatives, and improve execution through strong project management and decision support.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
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
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