Associate – Sustainable Health Financing

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

. Design and carry out CHAI’s support to the Ministry of Health for health financing according to government priorities and evolving ministry needs .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeKigali • RwandaMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health financing, including financial analysis, resource allocation, and provider payment mechanisms. Proficient in econometric software and capable of translating quantitative data into actionable policy recommendations.

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Health Financing ReformsFinancial AnalysisEconometric Software ProficiencyStakeholder CollaborationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingQuantitative AnalysisCostingScenario ModellingBudgetingHealth Expenditure AnalysisInsurance Scheme DesignResource AllocationProvider Payment MechanismsHealth Systems Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementConsensus BuildingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

StataRPython

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHealth EconomicsSub-Saharan AfricaInternational OrganizationsPrimary Health Care

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ChaiPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and carry out CHAI’s support to the Ministry of Health for health financing according to government priorities and evolving ministry needs
Support in-depth financial analyses and modelling to inform health financing reforms
Project service demand and financial needs for CBHI and analyse financial availability and funding gaps
Conduct efficiency analyses to improve financial management at central and peripheral levels
Analyse financial resource distribution and health system expenditure
Conduct quantitative analyses assessing efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability opportunities in Rwanda’s health financing
Support government leadership in designing and implementing health financing interventions and reforms
Assess provider payment reforms for primary health care providers and support monitoring at central and subnational levels
Support institutionalization of evidence-based processes for national insurance essential-service coverage
Support domestic resource mobilization, resource allocation, and transition toward greater self-reliance
Transfer data-analysis expertise to government partners, including costing, scenario modelling, and budgeting
Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with CHAI teams across the country, region, and organization
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the program manager/direct supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Health Economics, Economics, Applied Economics, or another relevant quantitative discipline
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and substantial, directly applicable experience may also be considered
Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in designing and analysing health expenditure, insurance schemes, resource allocation, provider payment mechanisms, or health financing reforms to support decision-making, including strategy consulting or complex technical projects, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
Proficiency in econometric/statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python
Excellent working command of English required
Fluency in French or Kinyarwanda is an advantage
Experience working with government authorities in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is an advantage
Experience working in public health and with international organizations is an advantage
Familiarity with primary health care, health systems, or health financing challenges in developing countries is an advantage
Outstanding analytical, research, and presentation skills for qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to translate quantitative analyses into actionable policy and program recommendations
Strong writing and presentation skills
Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to build consensus among diverse, multi-stakeholder groups and work in a multicultural environment
Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize and manage projects under pressure
Proven experience launching new projects or initiatives
Strong work ethic, humility, and integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity and commitment to fairness, mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion
Opportunity to work with a global health organization across 40 countries
Collaboration with country and global CHAI teams
Professional expertise transfer and capacity-building opportunities