Sam John
About Sam John
Sam John is an Associate Program Manager at Wadhwani AI, specializing in AI-driven initiatives to improve public healthcare. He holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar and has extensive experience in technical roles across various organizations in India.
Work at Wadhwani AI
Sam John serves as an Associate Program Manager at Wadhwani AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he provides technical assistance and support to the Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. His work involves collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to implement AI-driven initiatives aimed at improving public healthcare services.
Education and Expertise
Sam John obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, affiliated with PHFI, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in health systems and public health management.
Background
Before joining Wadhwani AI, Sam John accumulated diverse experience in public health roles. He worked as a Technical Officer at Jhpiego from 2021 to 2023 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Prior to that, he served as a State Technical Officer for the PCV Expansion Project at JSI for three months in 2021 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. His earlier experience includes a role as a State Technical Consultant at IPE Global Limited from 2017 to 2018 in Chandigarh.
Professional Experience
Sam John has a robust professional history in public health, having worked as a Project Officer at UNDP from 2018 to 2021. His roles have consistently focused on enhancing healthcare delivery and implementing health programs across various regions in India. His experience spans multiple organizations, contributing to his expertise in technical assistance and program management.