Analyst - Program Analysis - Routine Immunization Access

Job Description

Overview :The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance.Through the prioritized implementation of high impact public health interventions like immunization, access to safe drinking water, improved neo-natal and infant care and access to effective treatment for pneumonia and diarrhea, India has reduced its infant mortality rate (IMR) from 89 in 1990 to 32 in 2017 and Under-five Mortality Rate (U5MR) from 126 in 1990 to 39 in 2017[1]. Indias Universal Immunization Program (UIP) is one of the largest public immunization programs in the world. It caters to 26.3 million infants and 30 million pregnant women annually through 9 million planned sessions. The program provides access to vaccines against 11 Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)[2] at the national level and against two VPDs vaccines at the sub-national level[3].Under the strong leadership of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and state governments, the entire immunization ecosystem has demonstrated proactive commitment for achieving universal immunization coverage in the country in recent years. Strategic projects in this direction include but are not limited to introduction of new vaccines[4], rolling out of data systems[5], strengthening of national immunization centres such as Immunization Technical Support Unit (ITSU) and National Cold Chain & Vaccines Management Resource Centre (NCCVMRC) and successful piloting of initiatives for bolstering health worker capacity building[6]. Coupled with these initiatives, MoHFW launched Mission Indradhanush (MI) in 2014 and Intensified Mission Indradhanush (iMI) in 2017: catch up and system strengthening campaigns to target underserved, vulnerable, resistant, and inaccessible populations. iMI has resulted in an increase of 6.7% in full immunization coverage (FIC) after the first two phases in prioritized districts[7]. However, the government and partners recognize the need for further efforts in this direction to reduce the 802,000 infant deaths and 989,000 under-five deaths that occur annually in the country[8].Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most populous state of India, contributes more than 20% (5.7 million) to Indias annual birth cohort. UP has the highest infant mortality (64 deaths per 1,000 live births) and under five mortality rates (78 death per 1,000 live births) in the country[9]. UPs FIC went up from 51.1% in 2015-16, to 65.3% in 2018 through concentrated efforts and catch up campaigns (MI and iMI) in 60 out of 75 districts. However, wide variations in coverage exist across regional and social categories. In 2018, UP accounted for 25% of under-immunized children in India & 9.5% of worlds under-immunized children. Improvements in UPs FIC are essential to national and global improvements in immunization coverage, as an increase in UPs FIC from 65 to 90% could increase Indias FIC by 6 percentage points, and the global FIC by 1%. The government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) is currently rapidly implementing a new strategic roadmap for holistic improvement of immunization outcomes in the state.Program Overview:- CHAI operates an immunization program in India to support the MoHFWs UIP at the national level and in the focus states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. CHAI provides catalytic support to the NCCVMRC, which is based out of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), on national projects for improving availability and efficacy of vaccines and efficiency of vaccines systems by strengthening cold chain management and vaccines delivery & logistics. CHAI also supports national and state governments on broader operational aspects such as planning, capacity building and systems improvements for immunization service delivery. Supporting GoUP since 2013, the Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UP-TSU) works closely with the Department of Health & Family Welfare and the Department of Child Welfare of GoUP to improve the availability, quality and utilization of critical reproductive, maternal, natal, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+A) interventions and services and has a deep understanding of UPs health systems, geography and demographics and opportunities.Role Overview:- CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials and demonstrated analytical and stakeholder management abilities for the role of Immunization Program Analyst. The Analyst will report to the Strategy & Insights manager within the Immunization PMU. The Analyst will work very closely with GoUPs Routine Immunization (RI) cell and will provide continuous analytical & programmatic support to the immunization leadership in the state. The Analyst would deliver critical and on-demand program insights by leveraging multiple immunization & public health databases and field insights. The Analyst would support the RI cell in creating, executing and monitoring short term and long-term coverage improvement plans. The ideal candidate should have exceptional interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, be flexible, and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.[1] Unicef on behalf of UN IGME (2018). Level and Trends in Child Mortality Report 2018 Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. New York[2] diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, rubella, severe form of childhood tuberculosis, rotavirus diarrhoea, hepatitis B, meningitis and pneumonia (caused by hemophilus influenza type B)[3] pneumococcal pneumonia and Japanese Encephalitis[4] Rotavirus Vaccine, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Measles Rubella vaccine, Injectable Polio Vaccine, Tetanus Diphtheria vaccine[5] electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), National Cold Chain Management Information System (NCCMIS), ANM Online (ANMOL), Surveillance and Action for Events Following Vaccination (SAFE-VAC)[6] Rapid Immunzations Skills Enhancement (RISE)[7] Gurnani et al (2018). Improving vaccination coverage in India: lessons from Intensified Mission Indradhanush, a cross-sectoral systems strengthening strategy. BMJ 2018; 363; k4782[8] Ibid1[9] National Family Health Survey-4, MoHFW, GoIResponsibilities :1) Develop and socialize dashboards and custom defined performance reports for state and sub-state functionaries to utilize for routine program review meetings, planning, and decision making2) Support GoUP state RI cell in planning and executing regular program reviews with districts including action planning and follow up3) Develop and socialize customized tools and templates for priority districts with the aim of targeting specific challenges facing those geographies4) Closely collaborate with UP state RI Cell in development of short term and long term immunization coverage improvement and program improvement strategies in UP5) Contribute to program strategy by developing purposive insights, visualizations, tools, templates and planning aids that support RI cell in program management6) Support RI cell in responding to and complying with MoHFW & GoUP priorities and guidelines effectively and in a timely fashion7) Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the immunization ecosystem in the state8) Support capacity building of key functionaries on relevant competencies for sustained ownership and delivery9) Innovate new approaches for generating Immunization program insights including but not limited to predictive modelling, clustering techniques and machine learning10) Development of reports, presentations & templates for effective use by state RI cell11) Travel on short notice to various parts of the state12) Undertake any other duties as requested by the supervisor.Qualifications :1) Masters/Bachelors degree in management, economics, engineering, computer science, statistics, operations research economics, public health or allied areas2) 3+ years of relevant work experience in consulting, public sector, investment banking, pharma or insurance analytics3) Prior experience in consulting projects including process transformation/strategic planning/organization realignment assignments4) Prior experience in advanced analytics, predictive modelling, big data & related fields5) Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment6) Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills7) Entrepreneurial mind-set, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives8) Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure9) High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word10) Fluency in English & HindiPreferred:1) Experience of developing multi-faceted tools and aids in a public-sector context2) Proficiency in analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Databricks, etc.3) Strong understanding of public health/immunization context,

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