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# High School STEM Teacher – Philippines to Malawi at QED.ai

- **Company:** QED.ai
- **Location:** Philippines
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-05-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/qed-ai/7a249746-7bdc-4af9-a097-1d4d0f5c50c7

## Job description

[QED.ai](http://QED.ai) (https://qed.ai) is a tech company focused on public health and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. We build the digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence that empowers the intersection of aid and scientific inquiry, including epidemiological surveillance of HIV and malaria, nutrient analysis of crops and soils, and STEM education. Our funding comes from multiple philanthropic and governmental organizations such as the Global Fund, PEPFAR, and the Gates Foundation. We are looking for an inspiring first-class High School STEM Teacher from the Philippines to join our team in Lilongwe, Malawi for at least one year, with the opportunity for extension if mutually agreeable. Key disciplines of interest are mathematics, mechatronics, physics, and chemistry. You would be riding on the coattails of an existing successful initiative, in which a new school has just been launched, and the first national-scale math olympiad in the history of Malawi has been executed by our organization and partners. In addition to being fully funded, the job position also includes transportation to Malawi, and the provision of housing, board, and health insurance. Qualified applicants can earn between 90000 PHP and 200000 PHP or more per month depending on experience and ability, and can be negotiated.

Motivation for this Position STEM literacy is critical to the achievement and long-term sustainability of the Sustainable Development Goals. After 15 years of working on impact in over 23 developing countries, [QED.ai](http://QED.ai) has observed that medical data, agricultural data, financial data, and business data are all overwhelmingly underused. Few public policies are informed by data or scientific thinking. Data is only used as a means of reporting particular indicators to upstream donors for reasons that few understand or remember. Scarcity of STEM capacity prevents local actors from engaging critically with data, questioning assumptions, making non-trivial computations, and being entrusted to manage large programs without continued reliance on international NGOs. Mathematics and Science must be the foundation of decision making in public health and agronomy. Technology and Engineering must supply practical techniques for applying science and math to the real-world.  We aim to prioritize the indoctrination of core STEM skills to the next generation of bright people who will become tomorrow’s leaders.

Scope of Work

- Teach STEM each day to precocious children that are interested in learning more.  Our primary focus is mathematics. Secondary focus is mechatronics if the expertise is available. You do not need to be proficient at both.
- Start with private education with selected students, focused on creative problem solving. Expand as the curriculum is stabilized and adapted to local needs.
- Co-develop high school lesson plans and curriculums, focusing on practical STEM topics that [QED.ai](http://QED.ai) has identified as essential for the next generation to know.
- Lead a weekly math circle open to a small group of community members, including both adults and children, to solve creative and fun math problems at the children’s level.
- Planning and adminstration of national-scale STEM contests, such as [Mathematical Kangaroo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_Kangaroo) and the [Pan-African Mathematical Olympiad](https://www.pamoofficial.org). You will have assistance in administration from local staff, but must also be willing to engage in some administration work as necessary for the greater good.
- Work with QED on governmental advocacy to set higher standards for STEM proficiency.
- Assist executives with business development in education, and building stronger partnerships in STEM collaboration between Asia and Africa.

## Requirements

Technical

- Proficiency in teaching core STEM subjects at the junior high and high school level. Candidates should be proficient in Mathematics, or Physical Science, or both. These areas include the following topics:
- Math: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and general problem-solving
- Physical Science: mechatronics (electronics and robotics), physics, and/or chemistry
- Enthusiasm for inspiring students to explore and pursue STEM fields.
- Ability to encourage students to think critically, solve problems independently, and develop resilience and perseverance.
- Passion for making STEM topics fun, engaging, and relevant to real-world applications, including hands-on laboratory experiments.
- Leadership in organizing STEM-related extracurricular activities and competitions.
- Experience with coaching and mentoring students for mathematics, science, or technology competitions (e.g., Math Olympiad, Science Fairs, Coding Competitions). Success in guiding students to win in regional or national competitions.

General

- Willingness to physically relocate from the Philippines to Lilongwe, Malawi in Sub-Saharan Africa to directly teach the youth.
- Working proficiency (≥C1) in speaking and reading English, and capable of typing English with a speed of at least ≥25 words per minute.
- Patience to work with children, and genuine happiness to see them grow.
- Logical reasoning and ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Basic fluency with Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
- Willingness and interest in working with people from other cultures. Emotional resilience and social intelligence to communicate and work with collaborators from around the world, including Africa, Europe, USA, and Asia.
- … and you have to care about the work that you do!

Bonus Additional skills that are a bonus, but are not required:

- Past participation in STEM-related national or international competitions, such as but not limited to MTAP, PPO PMO, NOI, and TAMA, or working with PSHS.
- Experience with technology education for high school, such as basic programming in Python, Scratch programming,, or experiments with circuits and kids’ robotics.

## About QED.ai

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: QED.ai (Quantitative Engineering Design) builds AI-driven data systems and solutions for global health and agriculture in developing countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped/Mission-Driven)
- **Headquarters**: Global presence with offices in USA, Kenya, Poland, and Malawi
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Dr. William Wu (CEO, Co-Founder), Dr. Jiehua Chen (Chief Statistician, Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Global Health, Agriculture, International Development, AI/Data Systems
- **Target Customers**: Governments (e.g., Ministries of Health), NGOs, and international organizations (CDC, Gates Foundation, USAID, CIMMYT) in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America
- **Mission/Purpose**: To empower local organizations in developing countries by using technology to build their capacity, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and 15 (Life on Land).

## Products & Services
- **ScanForm**: An AI-powered mobile app that digitizes and analyzes handwritten data on paper forms (e.g., medical registers) using a smartphone camera. Integrates with systems like EMR and DHIS2. Used at national scale for HIV testing in Malawi and other countries.
- **ScanSpectrum**: A rugged handheld visible/near-infrared spectrometer (400-1100 nm) for field measurements of plants and environmental science.
- **PACK (Portable Automated Carbon Kit)**: A low-cost, lunchbox-sized device for measuring soil carbon in the field.
- **Geospatial Mapping**: Remote sensing and AI services for classifying land-use at regional and national levels, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
- **Data Systems & Analytics**: Custom data processing pipelines for surveillance of malaria, child mortality, crop disease, and soil health; clinical trial support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private, mission-driven firm)
- **Key Metric**: Since 2008, has provided mission-critical support to health and agriculture projects in 23+ countries.
- **Notable Partners/Clients**: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Gates Foundation (BMGF), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
- **Growth Signals**: National-scale deployment of ScanForm for HIV testing in Malawi (expanded to PrEP, PCR, STI); expansion to multiple other countries (South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, others); COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for ScanForm; featured in The Gates Notes as one of Bill Gates' Goalkeepers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: 15+ years of on-the-ground experience in developing countries with a pragmatic, infrastructure-aware approach.
- **Proprietary AI/Data Stack**: ScanForm is a proven, scalable solution for digitizing handwritten data in low-resource settings, a critical gap in global health data systems.
- **Strong Partner Network**: Long-standing collaborations with top-tier global health and development organizations.
- **Mission-Driven Model**: Fully focused on impact, not profit maximization, allowing for unconventional, high-impact projects.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Scaling ScanForm to more countries and disease areas (HIV, malaria, STIs); expanding geospatial mapping and soil health work; building local capacity through training and partnerships.
- **Direction**: Deepening its role as the go-to technology partner for governments and donors in the Global South for data systems and AI, particularly in health and agriculture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as the "opposite of a big corporation" with extremely light bureaucracy, no matrix organization, and a focus on mission and delivering excellent work. They seek people eager for challenge, passionate about their craft, and genuinely interested in international development.
- **Work Style**: Unconventional, rapid scientific experimentation. High expectations for commitment and responsibility, reciprocated with devotion to the cause.
- **Perks**: Opportunity to work on meaningful, socially conscious projects that clearly benefit others; travel to exotic places around the world (e.g., Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Nepal, Cambodia); little bureaucracy.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Offers both remote and in-office roles depending on the position (e.g., Data Scientist – Warsaw is in-office; Data Engineer – Cameroon is remote). Offices in USA, Kenya, Poland, and Malawi.
- **Engineering Culture**: Values pragmatic innovation, learning through rapid experimentation, and working in highly demanding environments. Founders have strong technical backgrounds (NASA JPL, UC Berkeley, bioinformatics).

## Sources
1. [QED.ai Official Website](https://about.qed.ai/)
2. [QED.ai About Us](https://about.qed.ai/about-us)
3. [QED.ai Careers Page](https://about.qed.ai/careers)
4. [QED.ai LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantitative-engineering-design)
5. [Built In - QED.ai Careers](https://builtin.com/company/qedai)
6. [Ashby Careers Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/qed-ai)

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