The key functions and deliverables of this role will include:1. Governance, Policy Alignment and Leadership- Ensure alignment of AI solutions with national digital health strategies, MoH policies, and ethical AI principles.- Lead or contribute to the development and enforcement of national AI standards, model validation protocols, safety frameworks, and regulatory readiness processes.- Provide strategic oversight to ensure that AI systems are transparent, explainable, auditable, and fit for regulatory review.- Represent the AI Lab in technical committees, steering groups, and regulatory working groups, advancing evidence-based AI governance.- Promote institutional accountability through documented workflows, formal approval processes, and traceable decision-making.- Lead and...

The key functions and deliverables of this role will include:1. AI Model Development and Optimization- Design, develop, train and optimize machine learning and deep learning models to strengthen the health system with AI capabilities.- Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, tuning and performance optimization.- Develop explainable AI pipelines to support clinical trust and regulatory transparency.- Apply best practices in version control, experiment tracking, and reproducible ML workflows.2. Deployment, MLOps and post-deployment monitoring- Deploy AI models into secure, scalable production environments.- Establish and maintain model performance monitoring, data and concept drift detection, automated retaining pipelines, and incident...

- Act as a key advisor in the design and implementation of health financing interventions and reforms. Those will include, and not be limited to, the following:- An ambitious provider payment reforms for primary health care providers. This will involve supporting the government at central and subnational levels for the roll out of the payment reform.- The institutionalization of an evidence-based process to revise health sector health benefit package and ensure essential services are covered by the national insurance scheme- Advise government on the development and implementation of a mid to long-term financing plan for primary health system strengthening and help drive progress towards a stronger and more sustainable PHC insurance system.- Support the government in conducting...

- Analyze large volumes of data and synthesize insights from both the demand and supply sides of the HIV market to advance CHAI’s collaborations with suppliers, inform strategic decision-making, and assess the impact of CHAI’s work.- Manage the development and maintenance of key market intelligence communication materials for both internal and external audiences, including data visualizations, presentations, reports, and other communication products.- Identify, pilot, and operationalize AI-driven approaches to streamline market intelligence gathering, data processing, and content generation.- Serve as a resource for AI knowledge sharing within the HIV program, assisting other teams in adapting and integrating relevant AI solutions.- Develop and iterate quantitative models and...

Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement (40%) - Engage closely withstakeholders across the DRC Ministry of Health, NTD program, Digital Health Program,in-country partners, and regional/local CHAI teams to define and operationalize a sustainable roadmap for NTD digitization - Providestrategic guidance in the design and operationalization of digital tools for NTDs, emphasizingharmonization with existing systems and workflows (e.g., digitized campaign platform, HMIS, etc.), reducing fragmentation, and automating analytics and reports- Advise on appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective digitization workflows, balancing data granularity, quality, and use needs with end user capacity and resource constraints- Continuously and holistically assess bottlenecks and challenges to...

Compensation Framework & Job Architecture Redesign - Lead a comprehensive overhaul of CHAI's compensation framework and job architecture — updating these interconnected systems are the top priority for CHAI in 2026- Oversee the redesign of compensation structures to reflect current market realities, organizational values, and our commitment to equity across 40+ countries, working with a dedicated compensation team member and external consultants- Lead the RFP process to select and manage external consulting partners who will support the technical compensation design work- Guide the development of equitable salary bands and transparent compensation philosophy, building on foundational work- Direct the update of career frameworks with transparent levelling, competencies, and...

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework Development and Management- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive MEL plans aligned with the RMS Strategic Plan.- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with clear definitions and standardized data collection tools.- Establish data collection methodologies to ensure consistency, reliability, accuracy, and sustainability of performance reporting.- Collaborate with relevant departments to integrate MEL frameworks into routine RMS operations.Strategic Plan Monitoring and Reporting- Oversee the ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the RMS Strategic Plan.- Develop and implement a results-based MEL framework aligned with RMS strategic objectives and funding requirements.- Develop and implement “catch-up...

Human Resources Strategy & Governance- Provide strategic advice on HR policies, procedures, and compliance with national labor laws and international best practices.- Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition strategies.- Strengthen performance management systems, including KPIs, evaluations, and recognition mechanisms.Capacity Building & Organizational Development- Design and oversee implementation of a comprehensive capacity building framework, including training plans, mentorship programs, and leadership development.- Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted interventions for staff across RMS and regional branches.- Design and deliver training and development programs to address identified skill gaps and enhance employee...

- Diagnose procurement inefficiencies and develop solutions to address affordability challenges, collaborating with CHAI teams and external stakeholders.- Perform analytical tasks, including demand forecasting, pricing analysis, and market dynamics assessments.- Design and implement market-shaping strategies to improve procurement efficiency and affordability of commodities across multiple countries and product areas.- Support negotiations with pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies on pricing and access programs and assist the team lead in developing strategic partnerships.- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and help manage a highly political, complex ecosystem of actors with varying interests, including government partners, donors, and life sciences companies, to...

Strategic and Technical Advisory- Deliver senior-level technical assistance to CHAI country teams and government counterparts across core areas of health financing and health systems strengthening.- Provide strategic leadership for CHAI’s health systems strengthening (HSS) efforts in a set of priority countries, support governments to navigate donor transitions, close critical financing gaps, and develop long-term strategies for sustainable and resilient health systems.- Guide the design and implementation of cross-cutting system reforms, including sustainable financing models, workforce absorption and optimization, service or systems integration, and the development of efficient and equitable service delivery models-grounded in robust analysis and contextualized evidence.- Lead...