Program Associate, Technology Innovation, Digital Health AI and MedTech
PATH · New Delhi
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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
About the position
The South Asia Program is seeking a Program Associate – Technology Innovation to envision and execute strategic organizational priorities, programmatic activities, and government support for medical technology innovations along with AI and digital capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Undertake technical research on a continuous basis to identify novel healthcare innovations globally, which can be leveraged in South Asia.
Assist the MedTech innovations function to design and support implementation of novel technologies in accordance with current priorities of PATH projects and government programs.
Be a part of the team to support state-level, national and regional demonstration and implementation of technology intensive projects.
Gather and analyse evidence from field review visits from different states/districts to inform projects and policy and advocate appropriate changes
Undertake progress monitoring through frequent interactions with state teams through structured field visits and use of online platforms.
Enable recommendations to donors, innovators, the government and other stakeholders on emerging technologies, as relevant to the sector.
Support the identification, assessment and uptake of health technology and innovations as per projects and government policies.
Undertake/Commission high quality assessment of healthcare technology and innovations as per projects and programs.
Undertake other tasks which may be assigned from time to time supporting the activities of the vertical.
Required Experience
Post-graduate in Engineering (preferably Bio-medical)/ Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biotechnology)/ Public Health.
At least 5 years of work experience in public health, healthcare services, industry, incubators, manufacturing, or a mix of these with the government or with a global health or development organization.
Previous experience to engage with non-profit donors, international governments, national government, state governments, non-profit partners, etc is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Available to travel nationally and internationally up to 30 percent.
Fluency in English & Hindi is essential.
Skills/ Abilities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative/ matrix organizational structure.
Ability to work in a multi-site team-based organizational structure, including partners and other collaborators.
Ability to work with people with divergent points of view and to respectfully navigate differences.
Demonstrated ability to work with partners to achieve results.
Demonstrated ability to engage with donors, partners, communities and National and State Governments.
Experience with major donors, INGOs in the health sector and Ministries of Health, government is preferable.
Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others.
Must have legal authorization to work in India.
Location: New Delhi
Last Date to Apply: 5th October 2025
Employment type: Temporary/ Contract - on Third Party Payroll via Randstad
Duration: 12 months