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 deployments are 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
Requirements
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