Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.
A global health organization committed to saving lives, reducing the burden of disease and strengthening health systems.
Associate Director, Clinical Artificial Intelligence – AI
Location
United States
Posted
74 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishChai
Job Description
• Lead CHAI's clinical AI portfolio, defining strategy and priorities for AI-powered Clinical Decision Support initiatives across CHAI's global programs
• Build and manage a small team focused on clinical AI, providing mentorship, setting direction, and ensuring high-quality execution
• Develop and maintain partnerships with AI labs, technology companies, academic institutions, and other organizations working on clinical AI tools relevant to LMIC settings
• Serve as a key translator between LMIC Ministry of Health partners and technology organizations, ensuring that clinical AI tools are adapted to local clinical workflows, infrastructure constraints, and health system priorities
• Work closely with CHAI country teams and government counterparts to design, implement, and scale clinical AI pilots, ensuring strong government ownership and sustainability
• Provide clinical and technical guidance on AI tool selection, validation, and deployment, drawing on expertise in clinical practice, AI capabilities, and product development
• Contribute to CHAI's broader AI strategy and learning agenda, including developing frameworks for responsible AI deployment in clinical settings
• Represent CHAI externally on clinical AI topics, including at conferences, in donor meetings, and with global health partners
• Support fundraising efforts for clinical AI work, including contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and reporting
• Travel internationally during intensive project periods (50%+), with overall travel averaging 10-25% annually
• Undertake other responsibilities as needed at the request of the Senior Director, AI or senior leadership
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset motivated by ambitious goal to bring improved clinical care to 1 billion plus people enabled by AI
- Demonstrated expertise in AI and strong familiarity with clinical decision support systems, machine learning in healthcare, and the current landscape of clinical AI tools
- Experience in product management, technical consulting, or technology implementation in healthcare or global health settings
- Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept through implementation
- Strong technical translation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively between clinical, technical, and policy audiences
- Experience building and managing teams, with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to represent an organization externally and prepare compelling materials for diverse audiences
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across government, technology, and global health sectors
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and driving initiatives with limited structure
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including intensive periods (50%+) during project launches, averaging 10-25% overall
Benefits
- CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Commitment to fairness and mutual respect
- Access to equal employment opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion valued