Senior Program Officer- Digital Health & AI

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

About the role:

PATH India is seeking the Senior Program Officer-Digital Health & AI to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as government, donors, partners and innovators and build the Digital Health team’s portfolio in this field in South Asia.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with Director, Digital Health, AI& MedTech for exploring scope of partnerships and business development aligned with PATH’s digital health vision and developing strategies to advance these partnerships

• Developing, leading and managing relationships with key partners, including donors, partner organizations, research institutions, technology innovators

• Representing PATH in public forums and with external audience

• Continuously scope the external landscape for emerging technologies and innovations including but not limited to AI, telemedicine, diagnostic technologies etc.

Project Development and Management:

• Identify, understand, and articulate innovative and emerging technology trends in Digital Health that can be applied to public health interventions at scale - and represent these ideas during ideation, solution design, and project development

• Structure projects that include the adaptation and adoption of technology as part of overall implementation design, at scale.

• Work closely with donors, partners and internal teams to emphasize the need and potential for technology applications in various public health interventions, and explicitly define the constraints and potential paths to scale adoption

• Oversee the defining of project scope, goals and deliverables for technology-based projects in collaboration with key stakeholders

Education Qualification, Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree and/or training in Computer Science, MBA, Digital Health or other relevant fields from top-tier schools.

• More than 10 years of relevant experience in IT, Technology, Business Development in progressively responsible leadership roles.

• Deep understanding of technology trends in digital health and their implications on health care service delivery.

• Comprehensive understanding of South Asia’s development sector landscape, legal and regulatory environment, and fundraising and communication practices.

• Well-versed with the landscape and issues around emerging technologies and innovations in Digital Health

• Enthusiastic and effective coalition builder who enjoys working independently, but also thrives as a member of a high-performing, peer-led team.

• Passionate about the promise of technology and the future of artificial intelligence and thoughtful about its potential risks.

• Have an established network and credibility with donors, government, innovators and other stakeholders

• Sound judgment and outstanding personal integrity

• Ability to execute in fast and flexible environments through rapid cycles of analysis, decision, and action

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences

• Self-directed and creative individual with experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of systems, institutions, and processes, key policy issues and debates related to emerging technologies in South Asian countries

• Genuine care and knowledge about the impact of technology on society

• Fluency in English is essential