Digital Transformation and AI Ethics Lead
World Health Organization (WHO)
Drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure ethical AI deployment across health programs. Develop policies, guidelines, and training on AI ethics. Collaborate with IT, legal, and program teams to integrate digital solutions. Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in digital transformation, AI ethics, or technology policy. Familiarity with global health systems is a plus. Strong analytical and project management skills.
### Strategic Analysis
The WHO's Digital Transformation and AI Ethics Lead is pivotal in ensuring that AI and digital tools are deployed ethically and effectively in global health. As health systems increasingly rely on AI for diagnostics, surveillance, and resource allocation, ethical pitfalls like bias, privacy breaches, and inequitable access threaten to undermine trust and exacerbate disparities. This role bridges technology and humanitarian principles, developing policies that safeguard patient rights and promote equity. By integrating digital solutions across IT, legal, and program teams, the Lead ensures that innovation aligns with WHO's mission to leave no one behind. In a landscape where health emergencies demand rapid, data-driven responses, this position is critical to harness AI's potential while mitigating risks, ultimately strengthening health systems and protecting vulnerable populations worldwide.