State Lead - Deployment
- Company
Wadhwani AI
- Location
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
8 - 9 years
- Date Posted
26-Sep-2025
About Wadhwani AI
The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent nonprofit institute founded by the Indian-American tech entrepreneurs Romesh and Sunil Wadhwani. We aim to harness the power of AI to find the break points that cause the world’s deepest problems — and then find innovative solutions to fix them. We specialize in AI research to address problems in public health agriculture education and infrastructure using tools such as Machine Learning Data Science Cognitive Reasoning and IoT. We are a global AI hub with ongoing collaborations with leading academic organisations global nonprofits think tanks and other private foundations who are interested in leveraging AI as a force for social good. We partner with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to help identify needs and to implement and scale the solutions
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Overview of the Role
Lead the strategic planning, deployment, and evaluation of AI-driven health solutions across state health systems. Oversee cross-functional teams, provide technical assistance, and build capacity within health departments. Drive stakeholder engagement, monitor program impact, and guide ethical, data-informed decision-making. Ensure seamless integration of AI tools to strengthen public health outcomes while mentoring teams and aligning efforts with state health priorities.
Job Description
1.Program Leadership and Oversight:
• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of AI-driven health solutions across state health departments.
• Coordinate and ensure the successful deployment of AI technologies to address critical health program needs, including disease prevention, health surveillance, resource allocation, and population health management.
• Collaborate with state health department leadership to understand priorities and provide strategic guidance on program implementation and health system strengthening.
• Provide leadership, technical direction, and mentorship to a cross-functional team of program officers and AI specialists.
2. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to state health departments for effective deployment of AI tools, with a focus on systems integration, data management, and workflow optimization.
• Design and deliver training programs for health department staff on AI technologies, data-driven decision-making, and the use of digital health tools.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and other knowledge-sharing activities to promote AI literacy and strengthen the capacity of health professionals.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state health officials, technology vendors, academic partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful program implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all state-level program activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Work closely with policy experts and stakeholders to advocate for integrating AI solutions into state health initiatives and strategies.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Monitor program progress, ensuring milestones are achieved and timelines are met.
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of AI solutions in meeting health program objectives.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, performance metrics, and impact assessments to leadership and stakeholders.
5.AI Strategy and Program Improvement:
• Lead the strategic development and refinement of AI solutions tailored to specific health program needs, ensuring alignment with state health priorities.
• Analyze data and feedback from AI deployments to identify areas for improvement and optimize health program outcomes.
• Ensure that AI solutions are implemented ethically, transparently, and responsibly, in compliance with relevant regulations and privacy standards.
6.Team Management:
• Supervise and mentor a team of program officers and AI specialists, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Provide regular guidance, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary resources and skills to deploy AI solutions successfully and support health program strengthening efforts.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Proven expertise in deploying AI-driven or digital health solutions in healthcare or public health settings.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex public health challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a track record of ensuring timely program execution.
• Willingness to travel frequently to engage with state health departments and oversee program implementation.
Education
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, or an equivalent field.
Experience
8+ years of experience in public health programs, health system strengthening, or digital health solutions. Prior experience working with state health departments, government agencies, or public health organizations (highly preferred).