Program Manager, Automated Visual Evaluation (AVE) – HSS

Position description

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.

At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

Position Overview

CHAI seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Program Manager to lead commercialization of Automated Visual Evaluation (AVE), an AI-enabled tool for cervical cancer screening. The Program Manager will drive strategy, execution, and introduction of AVE in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a strong focus on technical and digital health leadership. This role involves close collaboration with global and country partners to accelerate access to affordable, high-quality cervical cancer screening.

Responsibilities

Program Management & Strategy

• Lead overall AVE program strategy and management, ensuring alignment with CHAI’s mission and global cervical cancer elimination goals.
• * Develop and execute detailed workplans, timelines, and budgets across workstreams.
• * Oversee day-to-day program activities, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
• * Manage project risks, troubleshoot challenges, and adapt plans as needed to achieve program objectives.
• * Prepare donor reports as needed.
• * Supervise staff and consultants as needed.
• Digital Health Execution
• * Collaborate with CHAI’s Digital Health team to ensure AVE country deployments are well grounded in best practices of design, data collection, reporting, integration, visualization and use; are aligned with broader national digital health strategies; and are designed for institutionalization and sustainability from inception
• * Manage any technology vendors and development work to ensure product configurations and developments are on track and in line with defined requirements; test developer outputs and provide regular feedback on bugs and functionality
• * In collaboration with CHAI’s Digital Health team, guide partners and country teams on integration and interoperability of the AVE deployment with health information systems (EHRs, CHISs, LIMS), and on digital health architectures, standards, and best practices for AI-enabled diagnostics.
• * Lead the development and review of technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for AVE.
• * Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical standards in deployment.
• Market Shaping
• * Support development of market shaping and innovative financing strategies to foster a competitive supplier landscape and ensure fit-for-purpose, high quality AVE products reach the market.
• * Support engagement with private sector partners, manufacturers, innovators, and developers to encourage investment, innovation, and sustainable business models for AVE.
• * Monitor market trends, including demand forecasts and pricing benchmarks to inform procurement strategies and ensure ongoing value for money.
• * Advocate for and support the inclusion of AVE in national and donor-funded procurement programs to maximize access and impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• * Manage strategic and day-to-day relationships with technical, donor, and programmatic partners, as well as internal stakeholders, securing cooperation and support to advance AVE productization, regulatory approvals, and market entry.
• * Foster partnerships with entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to support product development, distribution, and service delivery in LMICs.
• * Represent CHAI and the AVE program at global and regional forums, advocating for adoption and integration of AVE solutions.
• * Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between country teams and global technical experts.
• Resource Mobilization & Reporting
• * Support fundraising efforts, including proposal development and donor reporting.
• * Track program expenditures and ensure compliance with CHAI and donor requirements.
• * Prepare concise, high-quality reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in public health, computer science, engineering, or business
• * At least five years’ working experience with increasing levels of responsibility in management consulting, business analysis, project management, or in a similar role requiring strong analytical, planning, and communication skills with a technology focus
• * Proven experience managing technical projects involving digital health tools or data systems integration in LMICs
• * Experience providing clear guidance and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders on context-appropriate technology solutions, processes, and operational considerations; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• * Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• * Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• * High levels of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• * Willingness to travel up to 30% internationally
• Advantages
• * Master’s degree in information systems, business, public policy, or related field
• * Familiarity with digital health standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), interoperability frameworks, and health data security best practices
• * Knowledge of common health information management systems and digital global goods (e.g., DHIS2, OpenLMIS, OpenSRP, CommCare, OpenMRS)
• * Demonstrated ability to oversee software development lifecycles, user acceptance testing, and technical troubleshooting
• * Experience with regulatory processes for digital health or medical devices

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