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Why CHAI?

CHAI is looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals who are committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other illnesses. While we seek highly skilled individuals, we also place the greatest value on personal qualities: resourcefulness, a strong sense of responsibility, tenacity, independence, humility, and dedication to our mission.

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. One of our core values is diversity and inclusion, and we recognize that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

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Careers at CHAI

CHAI seeks individuals from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds who are passionate about increasing access to quality healthcare in resource-limited settings. We look for candidates that are hardworking, humble, and motivated by our mission. We look for people at all stages of their careers, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. You can review open positions at each level below, or click here to view all open positions.

Open positions by career level

Entry Level

Candidates with 0-2 years of experience on average. Common job titles include coordinator, program officer, and analyst.
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Associate Level

Candidates with 3-5 years of experience on average. Common job titles include associate, senior associate, senior coordinator, and senior program officer.
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Managerial Level

Candidates with 6-8 years of experience on average. Common job titles include program manager, senior research associate, and technical advisor.
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Senior Management

Candidates with 10+ years of experience on average. Common job titles include senior manager, associate director, country director.
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Open positions by region

West & Central Africa

Positions based in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone.
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East & Southern Africa

Positions based in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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Asia

Positions based in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam.
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Americas

Positions based in Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, and the United States.
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Recruitment Process

Timeline

We are very fortunate to receive a considerable number of applications each year. Due to the high volume, we are only able to contact those candidates who best match the position requirements. Once you have done the initial interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, it typically takes between 1 and 3 months to complete the remaining steps.

We are very fortunate to receive a considerable number of applications each year. Due to the high volume, we are only able to contact those candidates who best match the position requirements. Once you have done the initial interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, it typically takes between 1 and 3 months to complete the remaining steps.

Application

You can view and apply for current openings online through our Careers Portal. You can sort positions by job type, program area or location to find jobs that fit your specific career interests. While cover letters are encouraged, they are not required — we’d prefer candidates spend more time refining a strong, clear resume. If you do choose to include a cover letter, we recommend that it speak broadly to your interest in CHAI’s mission and work. If a more tailored letter is needed for a specific role, a recruiter will reach out to you directly.

You can view and apply for current openings online through our Careers Portal. You can sort positions by job type, program area or location to find jobs that fit your specific career interests. While cover letters are encouraged, they are not required — we’d prefer candidates spend more time refining a strong, clear resume. If you do choose to include a cover letter, we recommend that it speak bro...

Selection

Once we receive your application, we select profiles that best match the position advertised. If you are selected for an interview, the recruitment team will contact you via email. Most successful candidates should expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition Team within 2-4 weeks.

Once we receive your application, we select profiles that best match the position advertised. If you are selected for an interview, the recruitment team will contact you via email. Most successful candidates should expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition Team within 2-4 weeks.

HR Interview

If your application is selected, you will be invited to conduct a preliminary phone or in-person interview with one of CHAI’s Talent Acquisition representatives. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, not everyone will be contacted for an initial interview. Depending on the position you apply for, you may also be asked to complete a technical exercise. If this is a required part of the process, the Talent Acquisition representative will brief you on what to expect during your initial HR interview.

If your application is selected, you will be invited to conduct a preliminary phone or in-person interview with one of CHAI’s Talent Acquisition representatives. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, not everyone will be contacted for an initial interview. Depending on the position you apply for, you may also be asked to complete a technical exercise. If this is a required part of the...

Shortlist

Applicants who successfully complete the first steps of the process will be invited to speak to the hiring manager in the relevant program or department. Most roles at CHAI will require strong communication abilities, excellent project management, and solid analytical skills. For these reasons, most hiring manager interviews will strive to assess both your team fit and your technical skills. It is common for interviews to have both behavioral and technical case elements. If the role requires any additional language skills, those abilities will also be evaluated during this stage. For applicants, this is your opportunity to meet the manager and ask for more information about the position. On average, candidates will complete two to five interviews with the manager and other members of the team.

Applicants who successfully complete the first steps of the process will be invited to speak to the hiring manager in the relevant program or department. Most roles at CHAI will require strong communication abilities, excellent project management, and solid analytical skills. For these reasons, most hiring manager interviews will strive to assess both your team fit and your technical skills. It is...

Offer

Once the hiring manager has made a final decision, you will be notified and the successful applicant will be sent an offer letter.

Once the hiring manager has made a final decision, you will be notified and the successful applicant will be sent an offer letter.

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Benefits

CHAI is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our staff. Please note that we review our benefits plans and policies on a regular basis and may modify or eliminate benefit plans and policies at any time for any reason.

Full-Time US Based Staff

Full-Time US Based Staff

Health Coverage

CHAI offers a robust health and dental insurance plan for full-time and part-time staff, their spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children. The premiums for health and dental coverage are fully paid by CHAI.

Employee Assistance Programs

CHAI’s EAP provides resources and referrals for a wide variety of personal needs and is available for employees and household members. All services are free and confidential.

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

CHAI provides life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and disability insurance coverage for staff. The premiums for these benefits are fully paid by CHAI.

Supplemental Insurance Options

CHAI employees may elect additional insurance coverages for themselves and/or their dependents at group discounted rates. Supplemental insurance is available for vision, life, cancer, and accident coverage. Participation in these plans is voluntary, and premiums are paid by the employee.

Emergency Medical and Evacuation Assistance

The health, safety, and security of each employee is taken extremely seriously at CHAI. Any employee traveling to and/or working in a foreign country on behalf of CHAI has access to emergency medical and security assistance through Healix International, a leading emergency travel support provider, at no cost to the staff member.

Retirement Plan

CHAI offers a 401k plan with up to a 6% employer match, with pre-tax or post-tax contributions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts are offered to provide staff a means of reducing tax burdens for eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.CHAI also offers a Commuter FSA which allows staff to contribute tax-free funds for commuting or parking expenses.

Full-Time National Staff

Full-Time National Staff

Benefits

Benefits for our national staff are based on the local labor laws of each country and may vary by country as a result. In countries where CHAI offers private healthcare schemes, the premiums for these benefits are covered for both staff and their eligible family members.

 

Full-Time International Staff

Full-Time International Staff

Health Coverage

CHAI offers a robust health and dental insurance plan for full-time and part-time staff, their spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children. The premiums for health and dental coverage are fully paid by CHAI.

Employee Assistance Programs

CHAI’s EAP provides resources and referrals for a wide variety of personal needs and is available for staff and household members. All services are free and confidential.

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

CHAI provides life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and disability insurance coverage for staff. The premiums for these benefits are fully paid by CHAI.

Emergency Medical and Evacuation Assistance

The health, safety, and security of each employee is taken extremely seriously at CHAI. Any employee traveling to and/or working in a foreign country on behalf of CHAI has access to emergency medical and security assistance through Healix International, a leading emergency travel support provider, at no cost to the staff member.

Annual Home Leave

For every 12 months an expatriate staff member is employed by CHAI overseas in a full-time capacity, they will be eligible for reimbursement of one round trip economy air fare ticket to their home base for the staff member and each immediate family member (i.e. spouse and children who may be living with them in their country of assignment).

Retirement

CHAI offers a pension plan which includes a 6% employer contribution. For US citizens based abroad, CHAI offers a 401k, with up to a 6% employer contribution.
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