Online Volunteer - Medical Ethical Review of MoralityCode AI Design Document

Online Volunteer - Medical Ethical Review of MoralityCode AI Design Document

United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

July 23, 2026September 6, 2026Canada
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Action Lab for Development is a registered Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta, Canada, established in 202
  • The organization has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, which reflects its commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The mission of Action Lab for Development is to advance education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs and newcomers while promoting creative economies in Canada. The organization envisions a future where local innovators and newcomers have the resources to thrive through growth and development. It operates with five key objectives: providing tools for creative innovation, enabling networking and training activities, educating about fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement in volunteering. The organization focuses on food security, advocacy, and education, aiming to positively impact local innovators, including newcomers facing integration challenges in Canada. Research indicates that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is crucial for these individuals, allowing them to transform their experiences into community-benefiting solutions.

Job Overview:
The position involves reviewing the MoralityCode AI System Design Document, which is part of an innovative research initiative by Action Lab for Development. This initiative explores how ethical AI can support public health education and community wellbeing through a privacy-focused, non-diagnostic mobile application. As the project progresses, the organization seeks healthcare and public health online volunteers to provide independent reviews of the System Design Document, which covers critical aspects such as AI governance, data privacy, health information management, and ethical safeguards. The role is essential in ensuring that healthcare, ethics, and user protection are prioritized in the design of the digital health research platform. Volunteers will assess the proposed system design and provide professional recommendations to enhance the project before moving to the next development phase.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Online Volunteers is to independently review the MoralityCode AI System Design Document, which is approximately five pages long. Each volunteer will submit a written review that highlights their observations, potential improvements, and recommendations concerning healthcare, ethics, privacy, and responsible AI governance. The review process involves assessing the proposed system design, focusing on health data governance, privacy safeguards, AI integration, and ethical considerations. Volunteers are expected to provide constructive feedback that will help shape a responsible and ethically governed digital health research platform. This task is limited to the review of the System Design Document and the submission of written feedback.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess expertise in healthcare, public health, medical ethics, or health informatics. A strong understanding of ethical considerations in AI, data privacy, and health information management is essential. Volunteers should be able to provide professional recommendations based on their assessments of the System Design Document. The ability to communicate effectively in writing and present clear, constructive feedback is crucial for this role.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in healthcare, public health, medical ethics, or health informatics is highly desirable. Candidates with relevant degrees or certifications in these fields will be better positioned to contribute effectively to the review process.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in healthcare, public health, medical ethics, or health informatics. Previous experience in reviewing similar documents or working on projects related to ethical AI and public health is advantageous. Volunteers should be familiar with the principles of ethical governance in digital health initiatives and possess the ability to critically evaluate system designs.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely required for effective communication and documentation. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly if the volunteers are expected to engage with diverse communities or stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is entirely remote, allowing volunteers to participate from anywhere. The assignment is limited to the review of the System Design Document and does not specify a deadline for applications. The role is voluntary, and while it may not offer financial compensation, it provides an opportunity to contribute to an important initiative in ethical AI and public health.
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