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 skill sets 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 and Position Overview

Leveraging this deep expertise in strengthening healthcare systems, CHAI is launching an ambitious AI initiative that responsibly harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to radically enhance health delivery, improve patient and provider experiences, and achieve significant cost and efficiency gains. AI represents a transformative leap in global health, promising breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatment optimization, patient engagement, and health systems efficiency. AI-driven technologies have already demonstrated their potential to dramatically improve outcomes, reduce healthcare delivery costs, and overcome chronic resource limitations in LMICs. CHAI’s AI initiative seeks to systematically capture and scale these benefits, delivering meaningful, sustainable health impacts at scale.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and impact—leading CHAI’s AI strategy from the ground up. Reporting to the VP of Innovation and collaborating closely with CHAI’s CEO and senior leadership, the Director will shape and execute an ambitious agenda that positions CHAI as a global leader in responsible, high-impact AI deployment. The role offers a uniquely entrepreneurial platform to design, launch, and scale a portfolio of AI initiatives across LMICs, leveraging CHAI’s proven ability to drive transformative change in global health.

CHAI is at the forefront of leveraging transformative technologies to dramatically improve health outcomes globally. This role offers a compelling opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to shape the future of AI in global health—working at scale, with purpose, and with impact. You will drive cutting-edge innovation while building partnerships across sectors and geographies, and contribute meaningfully to the development of AI strategies that improve lives worldwide. For candidates looking to apply their technical expertise, policy acumen, or entrepreneurial mindset to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges, this role offers professional growth, global influence, and a direct line to meaningful change.

This position is flexible to being based in one of CHAI’s program countries pending country leadership approval and subject to the ability to obtain work authorization. See where we work here.

1. Lead CHAI’s AI Strategy Across Countries and Programs

• • Set and drive a bold vision for CHAI’s AI strategy, working closely with senior leadership to define how AI can transform health delivery and accelerate impact across CHAI’s global portfolio.
  • Operate entrepreneurially to identify and shape a portfolio of high-impact AI programs spanning CHAI’s country offices and technical clusters, targeting opportunities where AI can most cost-effectively improve health outcomes.
  • Lead the identification and scoping of AI interventions with the greatest potential for cost-effective impact in LMICs, supporting a broader learning agenda to inform future donor investment and evidence-driven program design.
  • Coordinate with country and program teams to ensure alignment with national goals, funding pathways, and CHAI’s organizational mission, translating strategy into concrete, measurable actions.
  • Strengthen CHAI’s role as a global thought leader in AI by driving external visibility, active engagement with global partners, and meaningful contributions to the discourse on responsible and impactful AI deployment in LMICs.
  • Engage strategically in thought leadership forums, elevate CHAI’s innovations through publications and global convenings, and help shape the emerging narrative around AI in global health.
  • In parallel, support the development of internal capabilities—such as AI literacy, cross-team coordination, and organizational readiness—to ensure CHAI remains a leader in responsible innovation.

2. Build a motivated, results-driven, and dedicated AI team

• • Recruit, manage, and mentor a high-performing team capable of operating across a matrixed organization.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration, ensuring clear ownership and measurable outcomes.
  • Support internal capacity building to increase AI literacy and cross-functional alignment around AI objectives.

3. Serve as a key advisor to internal teams, external partners, and governments

• • Advise CHAI program teams, governments, and global partners on strategy, implementation, and policy relevant to responsible AI adoption.
  • Shape national and subnational AI-enabling environments, including policy, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Represent CHAI’s AI work externally, contributing to global forums and thought leadership, and cultivating strategic partnerships.
  • Lead fundraising efforts by engaging donors, developing proposals, and articulating a compelling AI vision aligned with CHAI’s mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in CS, data science, public health, economics, or public policy (Masters in public health / public policy is beneficial but not necessary to apply) Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in strategy development, program leadership, or global health innovation, with a proven track record in AI or digital health environments.
• Deep understanding of AI’s potential and challenges within global health contexts, including applications in diagnostics, predictive analytics, patient engagement, and AI governance.
• Demonstrated experience owning AI/ML product lifecycle from conception to deployment, including business case development, technology vendor selection, procurement management, and leading cross-functional implementation teams. Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts and strategic trade-offs to varied audiences, with preference for experience in resource-constrained or LMIC settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in engaging governments, donors, and multilateral stakeholders to implement complex, multi-stakeholder AI-driven initiatives successfully.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing AI solutions specifically within public health systems or health informatics in LMIC settings.
• Experience in fundraising, proposal development, and securing significant grants or funding.
• Familiarity with Digital Public Goods, responsible AI frameworks, and ethical considerations in healthcare technology deployment.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments, data governance, health data privacy, and AI policy development relevant to LMICs.

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