Associate Director, AI - Health Systems

Clinton Health Access Initiative•,

About The Position

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI works with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI's Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative aims to support Ministries of Health in systematically capturing and scaling the benefits of AI, envisioning "AI Native Health Systems" for accessible, high-quality, and efficient healthcare delivery. The program focuses on four pillars: 'AI Doctors' (clinical intelligence), 'AI Diagnostics', health systems AI applications (National Health Intelligence Centers), and 'AI Foundations' (infrastructure, governance, workforce strategy). National Health Intelligence Centers are a key component, bringing together data and AI-enabled analytics to improve health system management in areas like disease surveillance, financial and workforce management, and supply chain. CHAI acts as a trusted partner, assisting governments in defining needs, navigating the technology landscape, and building institutional capacity for sustainability.

Requirements

Passion for AI and its potential to improve health systems in low- and middle-income countries
8 to 12+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience working with LMIC governments on digital or technology initiatives
Demonstrated ability to build strategic vision and lead teams to deliver against it
Deep, hands-on fluency with modern AI tools and the use of AI to augment, automate, and systematize work
Strong background or demonstrated interest in public health or global health
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage senior government and external stakeholders
Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment
Willingness to undertake regular travel to CHAI program countries, including occasional multi-week periods

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or implementing digital health, data, or health information systems in LMIC settings
Experience engaging Ministries of Health or other senior government counterparts
Experience with fundraising, proposal development, or donor management
Advanced degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Define and own the strategy for CHAI's Health Systems AI work, including the vision for how AI can strengthen health systems management across financing, supply chain, disease surveillance, and workforce functions
Partner with Ministries of Health and senior government officials to identify priority use cases and co-design the operating model, governance, and roadmap for National Health Intelligence Centers
Build, manage, and mentor a growing team, setting direction and standards for high-quality delivery across multiple country engagements
Lead the identification, evaluation, and responsible adoption of AI tools and approaches, ensuring solutions are practical, sustainable, and appropriate to government contexts
Prototype and systematize AI-enabled workflows using modern development and automation tools, and translate what is technically possible into concrete offerings for partner countries
Build the capacity of government counterparts to use AI tools effectively in their day-to-day work
Develop and steward relationships with governments, donors, technology partners, and other stakeholders to advance and sustain the portfolio
Contribute to fundraising, proposal development, and budget management to support the growth of the Health Systems AI portfolio
Represent CHAI's Health Systems AI work in external forums with donors, governments, and partners
Work across CHAI program teams to align the Health Systems AI portfolio with broader organizational strategy and identify opportunities for collaboration
Undertake other responsibilities as needed to advance the portfolio