Associate – Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness and Response

🏢 Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI Rwanda)
📍 Location: Kigali, Rwanda
🏬 Program: Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness and Response
📄 Job Type: Full-Time (Paid)
📅 Start Date: April 2026

About CHAI

Clinton Health Access Initiative is a global health organization dedicated to:

• Saving lives

• Reducing disease burden in low- and middle-income countries

• Strengthening government and private sector health systems

CHAI works closely with governments to build sustainable, high-quality health systems.

Program Overview

CHAI Rwanda’s Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness cluster supports the Government of Rwanda in:

• Strengthening diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases

• Enhancing surveillance systems using innovative technologies

• Supporting early warning detection, outbreak prediction, and response

• Integrating climate and health systems for better decision-making

Key focus areas include:

• Infectious disease elimination

• Laboratory and surveillance systems

• Pandemic preparedness and response

• Climate-health integration

Position Overview

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Associate to support the Infectious Diseases program.

The role requires:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Collaboration with government institutions and partners

The Associate will work closely with:

• Rwanda Biomedical Centre

• Ministry of Health Rwanda

• Other health sector partners

👤 Reports To: Senior Program Manager – Infectious Diseases & PPR

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop operational plans

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government and stakeholders

• Support development and rollout of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

• Support supply chain integration within program planning

• Assist implementation of:

  • surveillance systems (including AMR)

  • hepatitis programs

  • diagnostic interventions

• Support planning and coordination of:

  • trainings

  • workshops

  • meetings

• Develop program reports through:

  • data analysis

  • content development

  • synthesis of findings

• Provide technical and capacity-building support to government staff

• Identify program gaps and propose practical solutions

• Conduct analyses and present findings clearly

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in:

  • Public Health

  • Epidemiology

  • Laboratory Sciences

  • or related field

• 3–5 years of experience in health programs (laboratory, supply chain, etc.)

• Experience across program stages:

  • design

  • implementation

  • evaluation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical (quantitative & qualitative) skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability

• Project management skills with minimal supervision

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear reports and presentations

• High adaptability and ability to work under pressure

• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills

• Proficiency in:

  • Microsoft Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Word

• High level of confidentiality and research ethics awareness

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• CV (maximum 3 pages)

• Three professional references

📧 Send to: chairwandarecruiting@clintonhealthaccess.org
📌 Subject line: “Associate, Infectious Diseases and PPR”

Application Deadline

📅 April 17, 2026

⚠ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Data Protection Notice

By applying to Clinton Health Access Initiative, candidates consent to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data in accordance with Rwanda’s data protection laws for recruitment purposes.