Ongoing Recruitment at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

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ICT Officer I, Software Development

Description

• Collecting, analyzing design and creating specifications for developing applications;
• Coding, testing, debugging, piloting and deploying new applications;
• Preparing the technical and system documentation and manuals;
• Supporting and maintaining of the running applications;
• Managing database upgrades and patch updates;
• Undertaking, technical support system and troubleshooting;
• Reviewing and improving the application designs;
• Collecting data and analysis to understand business strategy requirements;
• Developing system test cases, validate test results and analyze testing results to ensure the solution meets the needs of the business;
• Designing the interactions and workflows of the applications as per the user specifications; and
• Designing the application environment, architecture and interfaces.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of ICT Officer II, Software Development or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:- Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Accountant

Description

• Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Banking cash received from services offered by the agency;
• Capturing data, maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers and registers;
• Providing input in the preparation of cost and management reports;
• Preparing and dispatching customer statements;
• Opening new supplier accounts and making adjustments to the existing accounts; and
• Receiving, authenticating and posting cheques and banking slips and handling petty cash payments and receipts as per approved policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of the level of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting Option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Planning Officer

Description

• Implementing and reviewing the planning and resource mobilization, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Identifying, compiling, updating and maintaining basic data on high potential planners in the private sector, academic institutions, county governments and local and international partners;
• Identifying and evaluating ideas on resource mobilization;
• Creating linkages and networks between digital health agency and relevant planners for promotion of digital health agency innovation and enterprise;
• Drafting operational plans for resource mobilization activities;
• Preparing and reviewing funding proposals, concept notes and supporting documents;
• Participating in organizing fundraising events and forums;
• Identifying funding opportunities;
• Providing technical support to researchers in crafting and refining their funding requests;
• Conducting capacity building sessions on resource mobilization skills and knowledge;
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation of resource mobilization initiatives; and
• Preparing reports on partnerships and resource mobilization engagements and programs on quarterly and annual basis.

Requirements

• Cumulative period Six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Planning Officer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Information Communication Technology, Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Description

• Compiling supply chain management data;
• Implementing and enforcing regulations and policies on supply chain management;
• Supporting preparation of procurement plans and preparing procurement estimates of expenditure;
• Verifying and disposing stores;
• Coordinating receipt of goods and services from suppliers and issuance to consumers;
• Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores;
• Stock taking and preparing stocks reconciliations;
• Following up payment of suppliers of goods and services; and
• Supervising stores.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of Six (6) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior ICT Officer, Network and Connectivity

Description

• Participating in developing policies for critical traffic priorities to ensure service reliability and bandwidth allocation based on needs;
• Developing incident response plan for quick resolution of issues to ensure minimal downtime;
• Defining user roles and categories that meet organizational, regulatory and industry compliance standards;
• Updating the firmware of network devices to protect against vulnerabilities;
• Performing audits and checks of network components, cables, and connections;
• Implementing the network access control policies and guidelines;
• Assessing infrastructure needs and requirements for the network;
• Analyzing performance requirements, such as bandwidth, latency, and reliability, based on the use case;
• Ensuring compliance of network connectivity with relevant regulatory requirements and security practices;
• Setting up the physical infrastructure and devices and ensuring proper cable management and hardware placement;
• Configuring network components and devices as per the design specifications; and
• Carrying out performance testing to optimize performance across the network

Requirements

• Cumulative period six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of ICT Officer I, Network and Connectivity or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Network Administration or related field from a recognized institution;
• Relevant Network and Connectivity Certifications; and
• Membership to relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Senior Digital Health Officer

Description

 Point of Care Services

• Disseminating policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations on point-of-care solutions;
• Conducting root cause analysis for point-of-care solutions;
• Undertaking stakeholder mapping on digital health solutions;
• Monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the system;
• Analyzing requirements for clinical support in the system;
• Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of enhancements;
• Implementing mitigation strategies for the risk;
• Monitoring and reassessing the risks identified;
• Developing system flowcharts
• Implementing authentication mechanisms for user role;
• Defining user registration;
• Overseeing deployment of point of care solutions in pilot settings;
• Deploying point-of-care solutions for scale-up; and
• Conducting data back-up.

 Health Informatics

• Implementing indicator manuals, data standards, guidelines, and reporting formats for aggregate health information management in collaboration with national programs;
• Establishing requirements for health indicators and reporting obligations across health information systems;
• Implementing integration of aggregate health information management for seamless data transmission from point of care solutions;
• Developing geospatial data visualization analysis and integrating multiple dashboards for real-time health data monitoring;
• Implementing detailed data breakdown capabilities for granular analysis and decision-making;
• Establishing data security, privacy regulations, and comprehensive policies for data access, sharing, and retention;
• Implementing data cleaning, validation, and aggregation workflows for quality assurance;
• Collecting, aggregating data needs for analysis, and coordinating preparation of comprehensive datasets;
• Monitoring and maintaining visualization dashboards to ensure optimal performance and functionality;
• Evaluating dashboard effectiveness and overall system performance metrics;
• Measuring the effectiveness of implemented policies, strategies, and operational frameworks;
• Collecting stakeholder feedback and conducting systematic reviews to identify improvement areas;
• Reviewing existing data governance policies and guidelines to identify gaps, overlaps, and enhancement opportunities;
• Conducting periodic audits and assessments to ensure compliance and system integrity;
• Disseminating health information products and evaluating public portal effectiveness; and
• Coordinating quality assurance processes and stakeholder engagement initiatives for continuous improvement.

Health Information Management

• Evaluating technical and operational potential constraints of the health informatics;
• Implementing data collection framework for the health informatics registries;
• Implementing data quality checks for health informatics registries;
• Implementing standards for health informatics;
• Implement key performance indicators to assess systems performance impact;
• Maintaining centralized, interoperable health informatics;
• Reviewing health informatics compliance to data protection regulations;
• Implementing risk assessment framework for health informatics;
• Conducting regular assessment of health informatics; and
• Conducting hackathons to test emerging technologies in health informatics.

Systems Support and Maintenance

• Planning and communicating downtime routine system maintenance to minimize descriptions;
• Reviewing support desk data to identify recurring issues and recommend systems improvement;
• Tracking performance metrics (ticket resolution time, user satisfaction) to ensure quality service;
• Documenting actions taken for accountability and future reference;
• Implementing support desk policies and procedures for incident management protocols, resolution guidelines, reporting metrics and user expectations;
• Identifying types of technical issues and determine the security levels;
• Assigning roles and responsibilities as per the level and types of technical issues;
• Performing regular vulnerability assessment and penetration testing;
• Increasing monitoring efforts to detect any attempt to exploit the same or related vulnerabilities;
• Verifying that the user issue are resolved to their satisfaction; and
• Identifying recurring issues and implement long term solutions.

Standards and Compliance

• Implementing systems for monitoring adherence to policies and standards;
• Gathering feedback through surveys, interviews and performance metrics on policy review and continuous improvement;
• Conducting analysis on identified gaps and prioritize compliance;
• Strengthening data policy and security measures;
• Identifying and documenting best practices;
• Assessing existing policies and procedures for compliance with legal requirements;
• Conducting regular audits to ensure adherence;
• Establishing or participating in health data governance committees to oversee standards implementation;
• Sharing regular updates on changes in standards, guidelines and regulations;
• Updating the ticketing system to track and resolve compliance related issues efficiently
• Tracking compliance using monitoring and compliance tools like audits, surveys and analytics dashboards; and
• Implementing a support system, help desk or advisory board for stakeholders needing clarification or assistance.

 Certification

• Implementing systems for monitoring adherence to certification framework;
• Performing on-site inspections to ensure healthcare facilities are meeting regulatory requirements;
• Evaluating digital health technologies to ensure they are complying with dha framework;
• Verifying the interoperability of healthcare systems and their integration with DHA’s health information exchange platform;
• Ensuring healthcare professionals are receiving proper training in certified digital health technologies;
• Conducting investigations into incidents related to non-compliance or regulatory breaches associated with digital health certification;
• Ensuring the quality and safety standards of healthcare services are consistently being met;
• Collecting feedback from healthcare entities to identify areas of improvements to the certification process;
• Recommending improvements to certification processes; and
• Training healthcare providers on digital health compliance and best practices.

Capacity Building

• Providing technical assistance to collect store and analyze health care data across different platforms;
• Promoting awareness in digital health solutions especially in areas with low health digital literacy;
• Consulting with users and administrators to identify digital education and improvement opportunities;
• Incorporating feedback and refining content and delivery methods;
• Including practical exercise and demonstrations for hands on/on job training;
• Conducting peer review with experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of digital health information systems curriculum;
• Using pre and post training quizzes, surveys or interviews to evaluate knowledge improvement;
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, on effectiveness of capacity building; and
• Raising awareness on digital literacy, digital health standards, digital health systems and solutions.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Digital Health Officer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and licensed by a recognized regulatory body as applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Digital Health Officer

Description

Point of Care Services

• Developing initial drafts of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations on point of care solutions;
• Implementing concept notes on point of care solutions;
• Implementing gap analysis guidelines for point of care solutions;
• Implementing deployment plans for point of care solutions;
• Engaging stakeholders to align with clinical and system goals;
• Implement mitigation strategies for the identified risk;
• Defining user role and permissions;
• Conducting training and user support;
• Implementing user authentication guidelines on the patient portal;
• Developing sops for data collection and reporting;
• Implementing data quality protocols;
• Implementing point of care solutions upgrade plan;
• Implementing decommissioning of point of care solutions; and
• Implementing competency framework for training the users on point of care solutions.

Health Informatics

• Developing comprehensive policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines for aggregate health information systems;
• Creating regulatory frameworks and legislation for health information management;
• Establishing data security and privacy regulations for health information systems;
• Conducting data protection impact assessments for aggregate health information systems;
• Implementing concept notes and technical specifications for health information systems;
• Conducting gap analysis and reviewing system requirement specifications;
• Managing system upgrade plans and implementing technical enhancements;
• Coordinating decommissioning of outdated aggregate health information systems;
• Integrating new data sources into existing reporting platforms;
• Standardizing health data metrics for cross-system compatibility;
• Establishing data cleaning, validation, and aggregation workflows;
• Designing data collection tools and monitoring frameworks;
• Conducting trend analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling;
• Performing disparity analysis and forecasting health data metrics trends;
• Monitoring and evaluating system performance including availability metrics;
• Defining key indicators and metrics for dashboard visualization;
• Managing visualization dashboards and monitoring their usage patterns;
• Implementing competency frameworks for user training and ensuring data accessibility.

 Health Information Management

• Developing initial drafts of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations on digital health, informatics, policy, research, and health relations for health information management;
• Implementing concept notes on health information exchange;
• Implementing gap analysis guidelines for health information exchange;
• Implementing deployment plans for health information exchange;
• Implement mitigation strategies for the identified risk;
• Review and update health information exchange systems requirement specifications;
• Conducting pre-test on health information exchange;
• Conducting data protection impact assessment for different registries;
• Monitoring and evaluating health information exchange registries;
• Implement health information exchange upgrade plan;
• Implementation of the decommissioning of health information exchange;
• Implement competency framework for training the users on health information exchange; and
• Evaluating health information exchange performance on system availability.

Systems Support and Maintenance

• Training staff on health systems queries and troubleshooting workflows;
• Gathering insights from end users (health care providers, administrators) to identify common challenges and desired levels;
• Sharing lessons learned across departments or facilities to prevent similar incidents;
• Assessing whether sensitive patient data, financial information or operational systems were compromised;
• Implementing support desk policies and procedures, incidence management protocol, solution guidelines, reporting metrics and user expectations;
• Monitoring end user support by tracking performance indicators, collecting user feedback and user management issues;
• Communicating breach information for affected users;
• Integrating feedback to enhance development of new solutions; and
• Reviewing and analyzing post escalation performance.

Standards and Compliance

• Identifying the various standards and frameworks and map out the gaps with international standards;
• Strengthening data policies and security measures;
• Implementing standards in systems to identify challenges and fine tune processes;
• Implementing a compliance plan for digital health systems;
• Developing guidelines tailored to national and international standards for best practices;
• Educating stakeholders on importance of standards and compliance;
• Advising on incorporating feedback from audit and evaluation into system updates and policy revisions;
• Conducting regular stakeholder meetings to identify stakeholder challenges;
• Providing training for stakeholders on new policies standards and procedures;
• Scheduling periodic reviews (annually or biannually) to ensure relevance and effectiveness; and
• Reviewing access controls and authentication mechanisms for security evaluation.

 Certification

• Continuously reviewing and verifying documentation submitted by healthcare providers for certification;
• Organizing and managing regular audits and follow-up inspections to maintain compliance;
• Ensuring healthcare entities are holding valid licenses for their digital health services;
• Guiding healthcare facilities on DHA regulations and certification processes;
• Maintaining detailed records of inspections, audits, and certifications;
• Ongoing monitoring of the compliance of certified healthcare facilities and digital health solutions;
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance in healthcare facilities;
• Assessing new digital health technologies and their impact on healthcare delivery and compliance;
• Assessing digital health solutions such as telemedicine platforms and Electronic Health Records (EHR) for compliance with Kenyan regulations; and
• Investigating and responding to breaches of digital health compliance and taking corrective actions.

Capacity Building

• Assessing the existing digital literacy levels of health care professionals;
• Identifying gaps and the understanding of digital health tools and technologies;
• Identifying areas where digital health tools could improve clinical workflows that are not yet fully utilized;
• Promoting the understanding of digital health tools, improve care quality, efficiency and patient outcomes;
• Providing multi legal and cultural relevant materials addressing low digital literacy levels;
• Updating health care providers on emerging digital health technologies and best practices through refresher courses;
• Developing skills in monitoring and evaluating the digital health solutions;
• Promoting awareness of digital health solutions in counties and programs; and
• Implementing strong cyber security measures to safeguard user information.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Digital Health Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.
• Professional development and training budget.

Principal Finance Officer

Description

• Preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes;
• Compiling financial estimates;
• Monitoring expenditure of programmes on a periodic basis;
• Compiling information required in the budgetary process;
• Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimates budget; and
• Preparing fiscal reports and ensuring timely disbursement of funds.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of the level of Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA-K) or Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analyst or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Principal Legal Officer

Description

• Formulating, developing and reviewing regulations of the Agency’s legal policies and procedures;
• Advising on legal matters;
• Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Agency;
• Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s activities;
• Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors;
• Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
• Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements by the Agency;
• Coordinating the undertaking of field visits and investigation missions;
• Ensuring undertaking of research on legal issues falling within the Agency’s mandate;
• Coordinating preparation of legal reports; and
• Attending court on behalf of the Corporation Secretary.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been at the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Agency for Legal Education;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Research and Innovation Officer

Description

• Preparing and implementing research plans and proposals;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing research protocols and terms of reference for research;
• Analysing research data on digital health;
• Designing and developing data collection tools and instruments;
• Undertaking research on topical and emerging digital health issues;
• Promoting policies and legislations that advocate/champion digital health issues;
• Liaising with other departments in undertaking research;
• Disseminating research findings and results and preparing reports;
• Preparing periodic reports and manuscripts for publication; and
• Disseminating research findings and preparing reports.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Research and Development Officer in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Economics, Economics and Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Internal Auditor

Description

• Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
• Undertaking various internal audits;
• Ascertaining the agency’s compliance with the relevant internal audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
• Analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place;
• Implementing internal audit mechanisms;
• Identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignment;
• Preparing reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations;
• Preparing detailed, understandable and cross-referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit;
• Executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of the agency resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies;
• Presenting reports to the internal audit committee on audit recommendations; and
• Carrying out special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at Senior Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/ Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance option/Accounting), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA) or any other relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

Description

• Monitoring the implementation of supply chain management policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores usage;
• Assessing the performance of suppliers and contractors;
• Inventory and stock control;
• Preparing board of survey meetings for disposal of stores;
• Opening, evaluation and recommending awarding of tenders;
• Following up payment of suppliers of goods and services;
• Coordinating disposal of stores and equipment; and
• Conducting procurement market research.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ cumulative relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Assistant Director, Human Resources Management and Development

Description

• Coordinating development and implementation of human resource policies, strategies and procedures;
• Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management;
• Administering employee’s benefits, remuneration and payroll records management;
• Coordinating human resource planning;
• Developing capacity building programmes and strategies;
• Formulating and implementing performance management systems;
• Managing staff welfare and employee relations;
• Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource function;
• Coordinating planning and preparation of the personnel emoluments budget;
• Coordinating performance management and staff appraisals;
• Coordinating training and development of staff;
• Preparing progress reports of the for HR related activities;
• Planning and budgeting for the division; and
• Building capacity and managing staff performance.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certified Human Resource Management (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Assistant Director, Administration

Description

• Coordinating the insurance of assets and equipment for the agency
• Supervising general and outsourced administrative services
• Coordinating transport services of staff in the agency for efficient delivery of services
• Overseeing the coordination of administrative activities at agency
• Coordinating property management in the agency
• Overseeing maintenance, a property profile including land details, lease terms, size of property, usage, income generated among other details
• Guiding development and implementation of property maintenance schedules
• Overseeing maintenance of the agency’s administration vehicles and office equipment
• Supervising security services in the agency
• Supervising maintenance of the administrative inventory register
• Ensuring effective management and custody of the agency’s assets in order to have accurate record inventory and safety of all property
• Guiding in the management of grounds maintenance and custodial services
• Instituting transport services including repairs, maintenance, insurance and licensing of vehicles
• Ensuring the administration of division staff to ensure efficient delivery of quality services through performance evaluation
• Coordinating the preparation of the division’s annual budget
• Ensuring timely response to administrative issues by communicating to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Overseeing regular inspection of the agency’s property and ensure a report is done in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Principal Administration Officer or in a comparable position
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: – Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) Weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Systems Support and Maintenance

Description

• Developing clear policies outlining reporting responsibilities analysis procedures and escalation pathways;
• Developing a centralized repository of FAQs, troubleshooting guides and system documentation for both users and support staff;
• Developing support management software or other like ITIL (information technology infrastructure library) compliant platforms to streamline issue tracking and resolution;
• Designing and implementing targeted interventions (e.g. Training programs, process redesigns or equipment upgrades);
• Developing a rapid response protocol for critical incidents; assigning incident managers or teams to investigate and address issues promptly;
• Notifying key stakeholders including senior management and legal teams about any health data breach;
• Revising policies, protocols and trainings based on findings;
• Designing developing and deploying structures for support desk by; organizing support teams, establish communication channels, create ticketing systems and define escalation procedures;
• Detecting and documenting cases of breach and communicating breach information to affected users;
• Developing systems for categorizing and analyzing feedback;
• Defining clear reporting channels for technical issues;
• Developing escalation triggers, escalation levels and criteria; and
• Developing communication protocols for escalation of issues.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Deputy Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization

Description

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Overseeing the development, review, and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, and strategies related to resource mobilization and partnerships
• Coordinating the identification and securing of funding from various sources, including government allocations, private sector partnerships, international donors, and development agencies
• Ensuring the creation of standard operating procedures for collaboration and linkages with various stakeholders
• Coordinating collaboration with planners for promotion of national digital health agency
• Developing and implementing a framework for resource mobilization including donations, grants, gifts and endowments from key stakeholders in support of digital health agency’s programmes
• Promoting public-private partnerships to promote sustainable strategic flagship programs
• Overseeing the preparation of resource mobilization and partnership engagement reports
• Ensuring the promotion of government-to-government collaborations
• Overseeing the preparation of concept papers, proposals, and drafting negotiation documents for resource mobilization activities
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to pursue opportunities for co-financing and matching funds to leverage additional resources for research and innovation projects
• Fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support the agency’s goals and enhance the research and innovation ecosystem
• Spearheading the negotiation and management of agreements and contracts with partners to ensure mutual benefits and alignment with the agency’s mission
• Ensuring the maintenances of regular communication with relevant partners and agencies, and providing updates on research and project activities
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive database of partners and donors to streamline collaboration and engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been have in the grade of Assistant Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields:-Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Corporate Communications

Description

• Advising the management on communication policies and strategies and suggest reviews to the strategy documents in line with existing communication legislations
• Advising the management on relevant communication platforms to streamline the flow of communications within the agency
• Advising the management on relevant corporate social responsibility programmes for implementation
• Advising on addressing complex communication issues during the implementation of research communication programs and policies
• Providing direction in developing customer care policies, complaints policies, public participation policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals
• Promoting the corporate brand and image of the agency
• Developing and implementing the agency’s communications policies and strategy
• Overseeing the agency’s corporate social responsibility programmes
• Managing the agency’s public/media affairs
• Overseeing customer care services
• Overseeing development and dissemination of corporate and promotional materials in liaison with relevant departments/divisions/section/units
• Overseeing engagement of the agency with the social media
• Overseeing development of the agency’s website, content and updates
• Coordinating official communication with the media, the public and coverage of agency events and activities
• Producing brochures, hand-outs, direct mail, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs films and multimedia programmes in liaison with relevant departments
• Coordinate the organizing press conferences exhibitions, open days, tours, competitions and events
• Overseeing preparing, editing and publishing press releases, newsletters, features, speeches, articles, media supplements and documentaries
• Monitoring and evaluating performance of the unit
• Preparing progress reports of the unit
• Planning and budgeting for the unit
• Building capacity and managing performance of the unit.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Communications or in a comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media, Journalism and Media Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant professional body and in good standing
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Internal Audit

Description

• Overseeing the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes
• Ensuring reasonable assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance within the agency
• Spearheading the undertaking of a risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms that could have an impact on achievement of the strategic objectives of the agency
• Ensuring assessment of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Assuring the DHA Board of Directors that resources are acquired, economically utilized, efficiently and adequately protected
• Overseeing special audits/investigations
• Coordinating provision of secretariat services to the audit management committee
• Ensuring reasonable assurance on the state of risk management, control and governance
• Overseeing the review of effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management systems.
• Ensuring capacity building, development and performance management of staff in the division.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit or in an equivalent or comparable position
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance option/Accounting), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance option/Accounting), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya Chapter) or any other relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
• Valid Practicing license from relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Description

• Overseeing formulation, development, interpretation and review of Human Resource and Development policies, procedures, strategies, programmes, guidelines and standards
• Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to human resource and administration
• Ensuring functional compliance to statutory regulations
• Analyzing the agency’s human resource management & development, structures and systems and recommending areas of improvement
• Management staff disciplinary and grievances processes.
• Developing and institutionalizing performance management system
• Initiating development of performance management and improvement strategies
• Coordinating implementation of the agency’s staff welfare programmes
• Coordinating preparation and implementation of the agency’s personnel emoluments budgets
• Establishing and managing the human resource registry
• Coordinating gender and disability mainstreaming at the agency
• Coordinating preparation of reports and responses to parliamentary questions
• Coordinating planning and budgeting for human resource management and administration division
• Building capacity and managing performance of the agency
• Preparing annual reports of the division.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development or in a comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus Higher Diploma in Human Resource. Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or Certified Human Resource Management (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Health Information Management

Description

• Developing drafts of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations on health information management;
• Developing concept notes for review of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations on health information management;
• Developing stakeholder mapping on health information exchange;
• Developing health information exchange deployment plans;
• Developing use cases for the health information exchange including workflows for different tasks;
• Developing data requirements for each of the health information exchange registries;
• Designing and developing architecture for health information exchange registries;
• Developing and implementing the matrix for gap analysis for health information exchange;
• Developing guidelines for implementing health information exchange;
• Conducting desk review on health information exchange;
• Deploying mitigation strategies on health information exchange;
• Developing training and user support materials for health information exchange;
• Implementing risk mitigation measures on health information exchange;
• Deploying decommission strategies for health information exchange; and
• Designing the assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of the health information exchange training curriculum.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of HL7 FHIR and health interoperability standards including OpenHIE, WHO SMART Guidelines, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD) is an added advantage;
• Enterprise architecture certification including TOGAF and relevant security, cloud or IT governance certifications including CISSP, CISM, COBIT, ITIL) are an added advantage;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Deputy Director, Capacity Building

Description

• Coordinating capacity building mapping, assessment and needs analysis;
• Defining the structure and format of the training content;
• Uploading and organize content in the virtual academy;
• Developing interactive features and tracking of content uploaded in the virtual academy;
• Regularly reviewing and updating content in the virtual academy;
• Monitoring and evaluate the usage of the virtual academy;
• Developing a competency framework for digital health systems and users;
• Monitoring, evaluating and tracking progress towards digital literacy;
• Developing detailed training programs covering; needs assessment, curriculum design, mentorship and peer support;
• Integrating digital literacy in health care training curriculum;
• Coordinating in person workshops or virtual webinars using developed materials;
• Developing practical exercises or demonstration for hands on learning;
• Conducting a thorough assessment to identify the specific needs of health care providers and institutions;
• Collaborating with international organization, universities, technology organizations to partner in capacity building;
• Defining objectives and target audience for capacity building;
• Developing skills in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness in digital health solutions;
• Creating online courses with self-paced learning option to accommodate busy schedule;
• Creating community of practice to activate peer to peer learning where digital adapted workers can train others; and
• Coordinating development of easy-to-understand materials that explain the use of digital health tools, e.g. patient portals of telemedicine platforms and systems (videos and leaflets).

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
   

Deputy Director, Point of Care Services

Description

• Coordinating the development, implementation, and review of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines on point of care solutions.
• Conducting consultative forums on point of care solutions;
• Developing and implementing matrix for gap analysis for point of care solutions.
• Coordinating the development of deployment plans for the point of care solutions.
• Conducting risk assessments on the point of care solutions.
• Developing mitigation strategies for the point of care solutions.
• Developing system requirements specifications for point of care solutions.
• Developing systems business process and flowcharts for point of care solutions;
• Developing access control policies for point of care solutions;
• Assessing system needs for data protection impact assessment;
• Overseeing backup and migration of data from systems to be decommissioned;
• Developing training objectives for point of care solutions.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Cybersecurity

Description

• Initiating the development of cybersecurity policies, strategies, standards, guidelines & procedures
• Coordinating the review of cyber security measures through audits, penetration tests, and other evaluations
• Analyzing cyber security reports to advise on improved security measures, mitigate future risks and take necessary actions to prevent similar breaches from occurring again
• Ensuring updating of policy documents to address emerging threats, changes in regulations, or advancements in cybersecurity security technologies
• Overseeing the review of the disaster recovery plan and strategies by incorporating new technology and lessons learned from actual events or drills
• Overseeing review of the recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives after disruptions to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensuring all disaster recovery policies and procedures comply with industry standards, legal requirements, and other healthcare-specific regulations.
• Ensuring detailed records of all disaster recovery planning, tests, and incident responses for audit purposes and compliance verification are available for reference.
• Overseeing the development of mechanisms for logging and auditing data transfers to ensure compliance with policies.
• Ensuring the development of relevant technical skills and service knowledge for staff within the cybersecurity division.
• Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets for cybersecurity division.
• Overseeing the execution of the approved sectional work plans and budgets
• Overseeing performance improvement plans in the division
• Ensuring preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the division.

Requirements

For an appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director ICT, Cyber Security or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Certifications in Cybersecurity
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;and
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Enterprise Infrastructure

Description

• Facilitating design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure;
• Coordinating operation of all data centre hardware and equipment e.g. Routers and switches
• Ensuring network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Overseeing the monitoring and administration of the data centers to ensure continued availability of services and respond to any arising enterprise infrastructure issue.
• Ensuring the planning, designing and implementing of secure data centres.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders on the development of enterprise infrastructure standards.
• Providing guidance on the application of appropriate software to monitor data centres.
• Coordinating research on emerging issues in data centres and recommending appropriate mitigations.
• Ensuring the development of relevant technical skills and service knowledge for staff within the enterprise infrastructure division.
• Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets for enterprise infrastructure division.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders in the development and review of the health enterprise infrastructure.
• Collaborating with stakeholders on integration and sharing of information for improved service delivery across health sector.
• Overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects like server migrations, network upgrades, and system integrations.
• Ensuring the infrastructure can support future growth and business requirements.
• Negotiating contracts, ensuring performance standards are met, and overseeing Service-Level Agreements (SLAS) for enterprise infrastructure
• Overseeing the execution of the approved sectional work plans and budgets
• Overseeing performance improvement plans in the division
• Ensuring preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the division.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have in the grade of Assistant Director, Enterprise Infrastructure or in an equivalent or comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the disciplines: – Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Administration, Software Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
• Relevant Certifications in Enterprise Infrastructure
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized qualification;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Certification

Description

• Developing a road map for certification adaption with clear objectives, priorities, timelines and capacity building on the certification;
• Preparing digital health audit certification reports and recommend appropriate measures;
• Collaborating with relevant accreditation agencies to identify institutions and mechanisms to conduct certification testing of digital health solutions;
• Developing and reviewing digital health certification framework in collaboration with relevant stakeholders;
• Assessing digital health information systems for conformity with set guidelines and prepare reports;
• Certifying the digital health information systems that conform to prescribed standards;
• Decertifying non-conforming digital health information systems;
• Oversee preparation of digital health assessment certification reports and recommend appropriate measures;
• Analyzing complaints and appeals relating to certification and prepare reports;
• Publishing the certified digital health information systems;
• Developing, review and monitor comprehensive user fee manual for the assessment and certification services; and
• Collaborating with relevant institutions to conduct assessment of digital health information.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Deputy Director, Standards and Compliance

Description

• Developing a road map for standards adaption with clear objectives, priorities, timelines and capacity building on the standards;
• Developing and implementing a compliance plan;
• Recognizing and rewarding compliance and digital health standards and guidelines;
• Developing the scope of risk assessment through mapping potential risks and collecting insights from audit systems logs and user feedback;
• Developing risk mitigation strategies by implementing preventive measures, detection mechanisms and collaboration with vendors to address compliance and technical vulnerabilities;
• Developing an assessment framework and perform compliance assessments by assessing existing policies and procedures, assess security and privacy audits, assess interoperability assessment and evaluation for compliance with legal requirements;
• Categorizing compliance issues into process related technical and compliance related issues;
• Conducting detailed investigations covering certification criteria, validity, claim, root cause analysis and prepare detailed reports- move to certification;
• Defining audit objectives covering purpose and focus areas for audit;
• Developing mapping of stakeholders needs;
• Developing a knowledge base that includes; standards and guidelines, resource materials and regular updates into the knowledge base;
• Developing risk mitigation strategies by implementing preventive measures, protection mechanisms and collaborate with vendors to address compliance and technical vulnerabilities;
• Developing and regularly reviewing guidelines and regulations to stay aligned with emerging technologies and needs;
• Establishing systems for monitoring and adherence to policies and standards;
• Coordinating systems monitoring to ensure compliance and drive Improvements.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director, Digital Health Informatics

Description

• Coordinating the development, implementation, and review of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines for aggregate health information systems.
• Defining the purpose, scope, and context for aggregate health information systems and data protection impact assessments.
• Developing comprehensive data access, sharing policies, and collaboration plans among stakeholders;
• Creating data standards frameworks to ensure consistency, comparability, and regulatory compliance.
• Establishing standard reporting formats and defining reporting requirements for aggregate health information systems.
• Designing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for health information systems and data products.
• Developing data categories, groupings, and customizing automatic indicator reporting mapping;
• Implementing comprehensive data recovery strategies, backup policies, and breach mitigation procedures.
• Conducting consultative forums, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborating with IT teams and data analytics to build, design, and deploy health data products.
• Defining key indicators, metrics, and developing dashboards to monitor performance indicators.
• Publishing health data products and establishing support channels to meet stakeholder needs.
• Establishing governance structures by defining roles, responsibilities, and objectives for health knowledge products.
• Developing content, incorporating visuals, design, and digitization strategies for health information products.
• Continuously refining health knowledge products based on stakeholder input and emerging technologies.
• Overseeing development of strategies to ensure accessibility, usability, and demand for health data.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting strategies to promote utilization of health information systems.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Digital Health or in an equivalent or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Information Technology, Health Records and information Science, Health Systems, Information Communication Technology, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered and Licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within ICT digital transformation or public-sector programmes is an added advantage; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Director, Corporate Services

Description

• The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for overall coordination and management of corporate services functions in the Agency.
• Overseeing formulation, implementation and review of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and programmes relating to finance and accounts; human resource management and administration; planning and research; corporate communications; and information, communication and technology.
• Ensuring development of performance management strategies at the Agency
• Overseeing preparation and implementation of the Agency’s personnel emoluments budgets.
• Coordinating the establishment and management of the Agency’s registries and ensuring safe custody of all records.
• Ensuring adequate office accommodation for the Agency
• Ensuring prudent utilization of the Agency’s resources, facilities and equipment.
• Ensuring effective implementation and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Overseeing establishment and implementation of information management systems in the provision of corporate services.
• Ensuring establishment and maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the Agency’s equipment and facilities.
• Ensuring gender and disability mainstreaming at the Agency.
• Overseeing administration and implementation of the Agency’s staff welfare programmes.
• Ensuring a conducive work environment at the Agency.
• Ensuring promotion of corporate image and brand of the Agency.
• Overseeing the dissemination of official communication of the Agency through press releases, newsletters, features, speeches, articles media supplements and documentaries.
• Ensuring implementation of the Agency’s corporate social responsibility.
• Coordinating preparation of reports and responses to parliamentary questions.
• Coordinating the planning and budgeting for corporate services activities and programmes.
• Ensuring capacity building and management of staff performance at the Agency.
• Coordinating preparation of the Agency’s Public Expenditure Review (PER) and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Requirements

• Cumulative period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director and above in a relevant specialization or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Management/Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid professional certificate/license from a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to management of the corporate services function.

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