[Remote] Associate Director, Lead Exposure (Governance Strategy & Operations)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization focused on saving lives and reducing disease burden in low- and middle-income countries. The Associate Director, Lead Exposure (Governance Strategy & Operations) will oversee the governance work of the Lead Exposure program, ensuring effective engagement with government partners and supporting the overall program performance and strategic direction.ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 objectivesPartner with country teams to identify and resolve emergent programmatic issues, providing problem-solving support and escalating where neededCoordinate cross-country learning and lesson-sharing to ensure insights from one country context are systematically applied across the program portfolioMaintain a strategic view of the overall program portfolio, tracking interdependencies across country and thematic workstreamsPartner 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 workProvide 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 needsInterface with internal expert teams (e.g., CHAI's Global Markets, Global Diagnostics) to bring in relevant expertise for program executionMaintain 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-levelRepresent CHAI externally with donors, technical partners, and at international fora as relevantBuild and sustain relationships with governments, NGOs, multilaterals, and other stakeholders to advance the global lead exposure agendaDevelop new funding concepts and lead the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, in close collaboration with the Senior Director and country teamsMaintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, ensuring proactive communication, timely reporting, and accountability to donor commitmentsOversee donor reporting processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, compelling, and delivered on scheduleHire, manage, mentor, and support staff within a matrixed team environmentManage program hiring, onboarding, and staffing processes to build and sustain a high-performing teamOversee financial management across grants and projects, including budget tracking, forecasting, and complianceLiaise with CHAI headquarters functions — including Finance, HR, Operations, and Communications — on behalf of the Lead Exposure programOther responsibilities as neededSkillsBachelor's degree plus at least 10 years' work experience, or advanced degree plus at least 8 years' work experience, or equivalent work experienceStrong track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and programs in dynamic environmentsExperience working directly with government stakeholdersDemonstrated experience in global health, public health, environmental health, or a related fieldExperience in program management, monitoring & evaluation, or operational roles in a global health or development contextExperience building and managing high-performing teamsExceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skillsAbility to navigate complex organizational and government processes and to influence decision-making collaborativelyHigh level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and WordCommitment to humility, resourcefulness, tenacity, and CHAI's valuesExperience living or working in low- and middle-income countriesAdvanced degree in business, public health, public policy, international affairs, or related fieldsExperience 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 managementExpertise in lead exposure, environmental health, or related fieldsExperience 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 zonesProfessional fluency in additional languages such as French, Hindi, Yoruba, or SwahiliCompany OverviewCHAI's mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/.Company H1B SponsorshipClinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.