Director, Commodity Security

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

. Define and evolve CHAI’s commodity security and financing strategy within Women’s and Newborn Health .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commodity security, financing strategies, and procurement within Women's and Newborn Health, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to navigate complex environments and influence global health partners while ensuring measurable outcomes.

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Commodity Security Strategy DevelopmentHealth Financing ExpertiseProcurement Systems KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Commodity FinancingSupply Chain ManagementDemand ForecastingGovernment Budget ExecutionHealth EconomicsMonitoring and Evaluation FrameworksPerformance Measurement SystemsData AnalyticsProcurement PlanningMulti-Organizational Coordination

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Work EthicIntegrityHumilityDedication to Mission

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Public HealthEconomicsPublic Policy

Industry Keywords

Global HealthFamily PlanningMNH CommoditiesUSAID FundingUNFPAGates FoundationFCDOUnitaidLMICsSub-Saharan Africa

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chai

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve CHAI’s commodity security and financing strategy within Women’s and Newborn Health
Develop a theory of change for improved commodity financing, procurement, and distribution
Monitor developments in commodity security, procurement platforms, domestic financing, and supply chain financing
Lead execution of commodity security and financing workstreams, ensuring technical quality, country relevance, and measurable results
Provide hands-on technical support on procurement planning, commodity financing, government budget execution, demand forecasting, and supply chain management
Work with governments and procurement bodies to strengthen domestic financing systems for MNH and family planning commodities
Help country teams address USAID funding reductions, procurement channel options, and financing gaps
Identify and develop new programmatic opportunities and build evidence for governments and funders
Use data, analytics, and digital approaches to strengthen commodity visibility and decision-making
Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders in the commodity security ecosystem
Represent CHAI in global commodity security and financing forums
Provide technical input into partnership structures and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms
Engage with FCDO on commodity security strategy within the CHOICES program
Engage funders and develop proposals for commodity security funding opportunities
Manage grant components, reporting, risk management, and resource use
Lead the commodity security and financing workstream within WNH
Collaborate with market-shaping, country, health financing, supply chain, and digital health teams
Contribute to WNH team culture, operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in public health, economics, public policy, or related field
Ten or more years of progressive experience in global health
Experience in commodity security, procurement, health financing, or supply chain
In-depth understanding of family planning and/or MNH commodities at global and country levels
Knowledge of procurement systems, financing mechanisms, and supply chain dynamics
Ability to develop and execute strategy in complex, ambiguous environments
Experience engaging with and influencing multilateral organizations, bilateral donors, and global health partners
Strong analytical skills and technical depth in procurement, financing, supply chain, or health economics
Experience working with diverse external stakeholder groups toward a shared agenda
Exceptional communication skills, including distilling complex technical and financial issues into clear narratives
Strong work ethic, integrity, humility, and dedication to CHAI’s mission
Fluency in English required
French is a significant asset
Willingness to travel approximately 20–25 percent of the year to program countries and global convenings
Work authorization in a CHAI program country, if based outside the United States
Advantages include experience with UNFPA, the Gates Foundation, FCDO, Unitaid, or other major MNH or family planning donors
Advantages include experience developing or reviewing monitoring and evaluation frameworks or performance measurement systems
Advantages include stakeholder convening, multi-organizational coordination, or landscape mapping experience
Advantages include fundraising from major donor organizations for global health
Advantages include remote work with geographically dispersed teams
Advantages include private-sector experience in LMICs relevant to health commodity markets
Advantages include living and working experience in sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangement / telecommute
Opportunity to work remotely with a geographically dispersed team
Work with a global, diverse team across 40 countries
Professional development through substantive global health leadership and program work
Approximately 20–25% travel to program countries and global convenings