Senior Program Officer, AI & Digital Health Delivery
Quick answer
The Foundation is hiring a Senior Program Officer, AI & Digital Health Delivery (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) to manage a portfolio of AI and health delivery investments in Africa, focusing on solutions that align with government priorities and the foundation’s health goals.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer, AI & Digital Health Delivery
- Organization
- The Foundation
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Program Officer (SPO), AI & Digital Health Delivery will play a critical role in advancing AI-driven solutions to strengthen primary health care and health systems in Africa. This is an individual contributor role which will shape and manage a portfolio of AI and health delivery investments across multiple geographies and multiple levels of a health system, focusing on solutions that align with government priorities and the foundation’s health goals.
What you'll do
- Identify, develop, and manage a multi-country portfolio of investments in AI and digital health
- Lead due diligence, define results frameworks, milestones, and KPIs, monitor performance against them, and make clear recommendations on renewal, restructuring, or exit
- Ensure investments demonstrate a credible pathway to government adoption and public value
- Lead bidirectional engagement between the EGH team and ECO and NCO
- Serve as the day-to-day technical resource to the ECO and the NCO
- Support counterparts in the ARO on their AI and digital health investments
What it takes
- Advanced degree in public health, medicine, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field
- At least 10 years of senior-level experience advancing digital and AI-driven solutions to strengthen primary health care and health systems in Africa
- Familiarity with AI applications in healthcare and public health contexts, particularly in low-resource settings
- Proven knowledge of primary health care delivery and health systems strengthening in LMICs
- Grant making and portfolio management experience
- Experience engaging governments, Ministries of Health, NGOs, implementing partners, academic institutions, and global funders
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in public health, medicine, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field, at least 10 years of senior-level experience in digital and AI-driven solutions, and experience engaging governments and academic institutions.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 25 October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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