CHAI seeks a highly motivated action-oriented individual with outstanding analytical ability and communication skills to provide critical analytical and strategic support to the program. The candidate must be self-driven, adaptable and have high level of comfort with fast-paced work and a strong commitment to excellence. They must be self-assured, a fast learner, resilient, and a strong team player. They must be able to function independently and flexibly as well as build strong relationships with government officials and partners. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, and work ethic.

The Associate will work on the Cervical Cancer project under the Women & Children’s Health and Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster. This position will work closely with the Cervical Cancer Unit at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), to support the national cervical cancer program. Additionally, this position will support research to generate evidence and document implementation processes, successes, and challenges.

• Closely collaborate with leadership to develop clear operational plans for execution on the project.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with the government and other stakeholders.
• Support the program in the development, coordination and implementation of trainings, conferences, and meetings.
• Assist in the development of programmatic reports by creating content, analyzing data, and synthesizing project activities.
• Provide technical and capacity building assistance to the government staff.
• Identify areas where support is needed, plan for and design the necessary programmatic support.
• Support the Program Manager to identify and bridge gaps pertaining effective implementation of the program’s priorities.
• Perform moderate to highly complex analyses and present findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Support evidence generation through research, knowledge management and program reflection.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• Master’s degree in public health/ epidemiology or another related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with health programs
• Strong strategic development skills, ability to identify and pursue high impact strategies
• Analytical (quantitative and qualitative) skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Demonstrated effective and professional communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to identify key gaps and recommend practical, realistic interventions for operational improvement
• Practical project management skills in planning, executing, and monitoring, with minimal oversight
• Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information, and prepare compelling presentations and reports
• Highly entrepreneurial with strong self-motivation
• Ability to be effective in high pressure situations, multicultural environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
• High level of confidentiality and knowledge of research ethics
• Performs routine tasks independently and ensures data integrity related to own job duties