As an initial use case, the Private Finance team has supported governments across African countries to structure and execute solar electrification programs for health facilities, working with lenders, developers, and public counterparts to develop investable project pipelines and financing approaches. This has created a strong foundation in deal execution, public-private contracting, and mobilizing finance against measurable health impact.
Building on this foundation, the team is expanding into broader healthcare private finance. The goal will be to build strong relationships with disruptive private healthcare providers across SSA (starting with priority markets), identify their specific financing needs and constraints, and leverage CHAI’s network of commercial and concessional financiers to design and implement replicable financing structures to meet these needs.
This is not a traditional NGO role. The Senior Associate will help build out a scalable private finance platform that that sources high-impact health businesses, gets them investment-ready, and unlocks appropriate capital (local currency debt, growth equity, and risk-sharing structures) so they can expand access to affordable, high-quality care. The role offers high autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to build a scalable model for crowding-in private capital for health impact in Africa.
We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding analytical capabilities, problem-solving ability and communication skills. The Senior Associate must be able to function independently in a remote environment and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, humility, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
This position may be based in Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; or Lagos, Nigeria. Other CHAI program countries in sub-Saharan Africa may be considered, subject to leadership approval and work authorisation.
The role will require an ability to travel internationally up to 25-30%, meeting stakeholders and coordinating across regions.
