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Jhpiego · 2 weeks ago

Global Director, Artificial Intelligence

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$128K/yr - $163K/yr

9+ years exp

Jhpiego is seeking an accomplished Global Director – Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the organization’s global AI strategy and oversee flagship AI initiatives. This senior leader will identify AI opportunities to address public health challenges and ensure ethical deployment of AI across Jhpiego’s portfolio.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute Jhpiego’s global AI strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and public health priorities

Lead a comprehensive landscape analysis of AI applications in global health, prioritizing high-impact opportunities

Oversee the design and launch of flagship AI initiatives to address challenges in maternal, newborn, and reproductive health, infectious diseases, and health systems strengthening

In addition to external-facing responsibilities, the Advisor will also provide technical assistance to Jhpiego’s global teams to enhance internal processes and operational efficiencies through digital and AI-enabled interventions. This will include applying AI to optimize workflows, knowledge management, program monitoring, and decision support systems across the organization

Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI use, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations

Cultivate strategic partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, private sector entities, and technology innovators to advance Jhpiego’s AI agenda

Engage with existing and potential donors to secure funding for AI initiatives, presenting compelling, evidence-based value propositions

Represent Jhpiego at high-level forums, conferences, and donor engagements to position the organization as a leader in AI for global health

Provide technical leadership and oversight for AI project design, development, and implementation across multiple geographies

Supervise integration of AI into digital health platforms, IoT-enabled devices, predictive analytics systems, and other innovations

Ensure timely delivery, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes for all AI initiatives

Support capacity building within Jhpiego teams and partner organizations for AI literacy, adoption, and sustainability

Lead research initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of AI solutions in public health

Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, identifying opportunities to adapt and apply these innovations to Jhpiego’s work

Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and case studies to internal and external audiences

Qualification

AI strategy developmentAI implementationDigital health expertiseAI ethicsStakeholder engagementCultural competenceProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Public Health, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field

Minimum of 9-10 years' progressive experience in digital health and AI within the development sector, including work with global health organizations, governments, or multilaterals

Proven experience designing and implementing AI solutions for public health programs in low- and middle-income countries

Strong understanding of eHealth, mHealth, health information systems, and AI governance frameworks across the world

Demonstrated success in developing global strategies, managing complex projects, and leading cross-functional teams

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to navigate complex donor landscapes and secure funding for innovative programs

Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time