Senior Associate, Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

Senior Associate for health supply chain management at CHAI, supporting pharmaceutical supply chain in Laos. Engaging in capacity-building activities and technical guidance for the Ministry of Health.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeVientiane • 🇱🇦 LaosSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chai

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead PSM strengthening across quantification, procurement, inventory management, distribution, and last-mile delivery, providing technical assistance to MoH and health facilities at all levels
Assess and scale up the open eLMIS, identify system bottlenecks, and develop evidence-based solutions to strengthen supply chain performance
Develop and update PSM SOPs, training curricula, and policy documents with MoH counterparts, and support transition planning toward full government ownership
Identify data and technology requirements, liaise with developers, and translate technical needs between government users, developers, and non-technical staff
Design and deliver capacity-building programmes and supportive supervision for MoH staff across provincial and facility levels
Monitor progress against workplans, and report performance and challenges to the Program Manager
Support the Program Manager with donor reporting and grant financial management
Represent CHAI to MoH officials, donors, and technical partners, and participate in technical working groups and coordination forums
Engage in other programmatic areas as priorities evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, supply chain, pharmacy, or related field
3–5 years of progressive experience in health supply chain management, preferably in a low- or middle-income country context
Proven experience leading multi-stakeholder health systems strengthening programmes
Strong knowledge of PSM systems including quantification, procurement, and inventory management
Experience with digital supply chain tools such as LMIS/eLMIS
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills in English
Familiarity with existing LMIS/eLMIS, Health Management Information System (HMIS) and other relevant systems used in Ministry of Health Laos
Proficiency in Lao would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Health Supply Chain ManagementQuantificationProcurementInventory ManagementDigital Supply Chain ToolsELMISData AnalysisCapacity BuildingPolicy DevelopmentProgram Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public HealthBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy