Global Director, Artificial Intelligence
Global Director, Artificial Intelligence
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$ 127874 - 162786
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Job Description
Overview
Jhpiego is seeking an accomplished Global Director Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the organizations global AI strategy oversee flagship AI initiatives and guide integration of AI technologies across health programs. This senior leader will identify and evaluate AI opportunities to address pressing public health challenges supervise implementation of AI-driven solutions cultivate donor and partner relationships and ensure ethical and impactful deployment of AI across Jhpiegos portfolio.
This role will serve as the principal advisor on AI for the organization aligning innovation efforts with Jhpiegos mission to improve health outcomes particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
The position can be based in any country where Jhpiego operates with a strong preference for Washington DC / Baltimore USA.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute Jhpiegos 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 Jhpiegos 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.
Partnerships & Donor Engagement
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with governments multilateral agencies private sector entities and technology innovators to advance Jhpiegos 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.
Implementation Oversight
- 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.
Research Learning & Innovation
- 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 Jhpiegos work.
- Document and disseminate lessons learned best practices and case studies to internal and external audiences.
Required Qualifications
- Masters 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.
Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
- High degree of cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced dynamic and globally distributed environments.
- Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving with a strong focus on measurable impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI ethics AI deployment and responsible AI frameworks.
- Established relationships and network within global health AI research and funding partners.
- Track record of publications or thought leadership in digital health / AI for health.
The salary range for this role is expected to be: $127874- $162786
Total Rewards:
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins Universitys good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees health life career and retirement. More information can be found here: refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins accordance with applicable law the university will review on an individual basis the date of a candidates conviction the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
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