The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.
At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.
Program & Position Overview
Vaccines are one of the most effective public health tools, preventing millions of deaths each year. However, more than 1.5 million children worldwide still die from vaccine-preventable diseases, mainly in low-income countries. In response, CHAI launched its vaccine program in 2010 to reduce mortality and morbidity from these diseases, with a goal of enhancing immunization coverage and improving vaccination programs within broader health systems.
Since its inception, CHAI has become a key partner in the global immunization landscape, collaborating with governments to strengthen national immunization programs. In Nigeria, CHAI supports efforts to improve immunization coverage, equity, and delivery in a country with significant regional disparities. Despite progress in increasing vaccination rates, Nigeria faces challenges such as logistical barriers, vaccine hesitancy, and insufficient infrastructure—particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas.
CHAI’s work in Nigeria is aligned with six key strategic objectives:
The Director, Vaccines will lead the strategy, development, and execution of vaccine programs aimed at improving population health by reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases in Nigeria. You will oversee the full lifecycle of vaccine initiatives, from strategic programmatic development and policy to delivery, ensuring accessibility and affordability across diverse populations. This role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
You will work closely with the Nigerian government at Federal and State levels, senior leadership of the organization, external stakeholders, donors, and public health organizations to drive the success of immunization programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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