As the Innovation Strategy Program Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Innovation to drive impactful change within CHAI. Your primary responsibility will be to narrow down and scope one high-potential area, such as AI or mental health. You will lead the development of a strategy to integrate new innovations in the shortlisted area into CHAI’s programmatic work.

You will conduct a comprehensive scoping exercise to examine both internal and external opportunities for integrating these innovations. This involves developing a robust scoping methodology, identifying and evaluating promising use cases, and ranking potential interventions. Your work will culminate in the formulation of a concrete and implementable strategy, complete with a partnership and fundraising roadmap to support these initiatives.

Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with colleagues across various teams to gather insights and drive strategy development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to present your findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring that the innovative solutions you propose are aligned with CHAI’s mission and objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of global health by driving the adoption of cutting-edge innovations within a leading global health organization.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Experience conducting rigorous research and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• English language fluency, both written and verbal.

Advantages:

• Background in global public health, with experience working in low and middle-income settings.
• Familiarity with AI systems and processes.
• Experience working remotely with a decentralized team.
• Experience in vaccines, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals.
• Professional fluency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, Hindi, or Swahili.
• Experience designing and conducting program monitoring and evaluation.

If you are passionate about leveraging AI to improve global health outcomes and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.