Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Type: Regular – Full
Time (eligible for benefits)
Business Unit: Major
Programs - Essential Medicines
The Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for
developing and coordinating high-impact supply and promotion partnerships with
implementing NGOs, social businesses, religious councils and other civil society
organizations to reach people at the bottom of the pyramid. This role
will involve heavy implementation and will require a very “hands-on” approach.
CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with an
exemplary record of leadership and project management. Successful candidates
will have excellent communications skills, be able to function independently,
be self-motivated, have the ability to thrive in challenging environments, and
have a strong commitment to excellence. We place great value on relevant
personal qualities: independence, flexibility, resourcefulness, responsibility,
tenacity, energy, and work ethic.
The Coordinator will spend ~40% of his/her time travelling
domestically, primarily to regions with limited facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate
and develop partnerships with a wide range of organization such as NGOs,
social businesses, microfinance institutions, religious organizations
- Integrate
key messages about diarrhea and pneumonia prevention and management in
partners’ existing programs
- Leverage
partners’ distribution capacities to reach population at the bottom of the
pyramid
- Explore
sales and marketing opportunities beyond traditional pharmaceutical
distribution channels: scope the opportunities and provide recommendations
- Act
as the focal point between these partners and CHAI
- Other
activities, as needed
Qualifications:
Skills Required:
- A
minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demanding results driven environment,
with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership;
- Experience
working in partnership with not-for-profit organizations, microfinance
groups or social businesses
- Entrepreneurial
mindset and strong self-motivation
- Exceptional
project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability
to create budget and ensure follow up
- Ability
to multi-task, prioritize, and be effective under tight deadlines and in
high-pressure situations
- Strong
work ethic and flexibility
Advantages:
- Advanced
degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Strong
track record in managing partners
- Proficiency
in two or more languages spoken in Uganda
- Experience
in promoting Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Over-the-Counter (OTC)
healthcare products
