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Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. · 1 week ago

Associate Director, Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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 is seeking an Associate Director to lead its Clinical AI portfolio, focusing on AI-powered Clinical Decision Support tools to improve health outcomes in partner countries.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Clinical Decision SupportAI capabilitiesProduct managementTechnical consultingMachine learningHealthcare experienceTeam managementAnalytical skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetLanguage proficiencyCommunicationProblem-solvingRelationship building

Required

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

Preferred

Clinical training (e.g., MD, RN, or other clinical degree) or experience in clinical settings such as research or at clinical health tech company strongly preferred

Experience working with governments, multilateral organizations, and/or in LMIC health settings

Background in digital health, health informatics, or health technology startups/companies

Experience with AI/ML validation, regulatory considerations, or responsible AI frameworks in healthcare

Proficiency in languages spoken in CHAI program countries (Hindi, French, Swahili, etc.)

Company

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

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CHAI's mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems.

Founded in 2002

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/

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