Junior Public Health Professional - Digital Health and AI Collaborative Network
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) SE/HSD Department of Health Systems Development aims to improve health outcomes in the South-East Asia Region through digital health and AI. This role is part of the SEA-DAC Secretariat, supporting Member States in developing and adopting digital health solutions to strengthen health systems and achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
This Junior Public Health Professional role, situated within the SEA-DAC Secretariat at WHO-SEARO, is crucial for strengthening Member State engagement, technical cooperation, and strategic partnerships. The purpose is to operationalize the South-East Asia Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC). The role will facilitate sustained engagement with various stakeholders to identify country priorities, connect needs with resources, and develop collaborative initiatives. It will also provide technical support, coordinate regional convenings, facilitate capacity building, knowledge sharing, and partnership development, ultimately supporting the implementation of the SEA-DAC workplan and translating Member State priorities into concrete actions across the region.
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day functioning of the SEA-DAC Secretariat and implement its workplan, including activity planning, coordination, meeting preparation, and documentation. Engage regularly with national focal points, Ministries of Health, and WHO Country Offices to identify priorities and needs. Provide and coordinate technical assistance on digital health and AI, including strategies, interoperability, and capacity building. Develop strategic partnerships with technical and development partners, academia, and civil society. Identify opportunities for resource mobilization and contribute to proposals. Facilitate regional convenings, technical working groups, and knowledge sharing activities. Support the development of technical guidance, policy documents, and reports. Maintain systematic documentation for monitoring and reporting on the SEA-DAC workplan. Coordinate with the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) and other relevant mechanisms. Support communication and visibility of SEA-DAC activities.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum one year of relevant professional experience in digital health, AI for health, or health systems. Demonstrated experience with digital health/AI initiatives across multiple countries, particularly in the WHO South-East Asia Region. At least one year of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and coordination. Desirable: Experience with WHO, UN agencies, or other international organizations. Experience engaging with Ministries of Health and government institutions. Knowledge of SEA Regional languages is an asset.
Skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English; Computer proficiency with standard software applications; Knowledge of digital health and AI, strategy development, partnerships, planning, multi-stakeholder consultations; Ability to think strategically, work under tight deadlines, and develop innovative solutions; Teamwork; Communication; Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences; Producing results; Ensuring the effective use of resources.