Pay and conditions
Salary
INR 218,855 per month
Hardship
B
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Job Description
Leads WHO India’s technical work on responsible artificial intelligence for health systems, translating the national AI healthcare strategy into implementation support. The consultant advises government partners on governance, regulation, evaluation and adoption, coordinates stakeholders, builds capacity, and develops evidence, guidance and monitoring products for equitable AI-enabled health services.
Key Details
Department
WHO Country Office, India
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Category
Professional
Employment type
Contractor / Full-time
Education
Postgraduate degree
Recruitment scope
National
Contract duration
12 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead technical support for implementation of India's AI healthcare strategy
- Advise government on AI policy, governance and standards
- Develop AI governance, evaluation and workflow integration frameworks
- Coordinate ministries, research bodies, technology partners and civil society
- Support training, guidance and knowledge products
- Monitor AI applications and generate evidence on systems impact
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in public health, health policy, health informatics or related field
- At least two years of experience with India's health system and AI applications in healthcare
- Fluent English
- Indian nationality
Desired Criteria
- Qualification in computing or artificial intelligence
- Understanding of India's digital health architecture
- Experience with health technology assessment or clinical workflow design
Skills to Have
Additional info
- Extensive travel of up to 15 days per month may be required
- Local recruitment for Indian nationals
- Appointment may be extended subject to performance and programme needs
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WHO Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.