Director Digital Health And Informatics at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director and above, Digital Health and Informatics or in a comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Technology, Health Records and Information Science, Health Systems, ICT, Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, ICT, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, or Computer Science
• Registered and licensed by a recognized regulatory body where applicable
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• 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 Digital Health and Informatics function

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous review of comprehensive policies, strategies, and regulations for digital health services
• Championing the exploration and strategic incorporation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance digital health solutions and Health Information Exchange (HIE) capabilities
• Overseeing the complete lifecycle of digital health solutions including design, development, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Ensuring the design and deployment of effective point-of-care solutions that integrate clinical decisions and support algorithms
• Leading the development of comprehensive business processes, system requirements, user manuals, and technical documentation
• Directing the design, development, and maintenance of health information exchange registries for centralized, interoperable systems
• Establishing and implementing robust health information exchange protocols and data governance frameworks
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with statutory authorities and stakeholders for seamless system integration
• Implementing programs to safeguard data integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to quality dimensions across data collection processes
• Overseeing the development of program-specific data analytics platforms, dashboards, and automated indicator reporting systems
• Establishing guidelines and procedures for minimum health data reporting requirements and aggregate data elements
• Facilitating the timely translation of data analysis findings into actionable insights for improved healthcare delivery
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of all digital health solutions and data collection systems
• Conducting comprehensive gap analyses and audits of existing systems to identify improvement opportunities
• Monitoring health registry utilization patterns to enhance functionality and user adoption
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all systems
• Overseeing data protection impact assessments and implementing robust disaster recovery policies and procedures
• Ensuring all digital health solutions comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Developing user management protocols and maintaining a centralized support desk for query resolution
• Designing and overseeing training curricula and programs to enhance user competency in digital health solutions
• Facilitating smooth adoption of new systems through effective user support and training initiatives
• Leading capacity building, professional development, and performance management for directorate staff
• Ensuring optimal staffing levels and skill development to meet evolving digital health needs
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team
• Implementing systematic monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess system effectiveness and user satisfaction
• Integrating industry best practices into the Agency’s work processes

Required Compliance Certificates

• Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)