Senior Digital Health Lead, Malaria
2026-03-27T10:33:37+00:00
PATH
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Healthcare, Management, Business Operations
2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
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About PATH
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating health equity. We drive transformative health innovations to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We work with a “systems-thinking” approach to tackle the most pressing global health challenges.
About the Role
The Senior Digital Health Lead, Malaria will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to advance the integration of digital health solutions within malaria programs in Kenya. This role will work closely with national and county malaria programs, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective design, implementation, and scale-up of digital tools and platforms that improve malaria surveillance, case management, data utilization, and overall program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the integration of digital health solutions in malaria programs in Kenya.
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, county health departments, and other partners to identify opportunities for digital health interventions to strengthen malaria control efforts.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital tools and platforms for malaria surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ensure that digital health solutions are aligned with national health information systems and standards.
- Provide capacity building and training to program staff and stakeholders on the use of digital health tools.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of digital health interventions, making recommendations for improvement.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in digital health and malaria control.
- Contribute to proposal development and fundraising efforts for digital health initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital health, health information systems, or public health program management, with a focus on infectious diseases, preferably malaria.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital health solutions in low-resource settings.
- Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, control strategies, and the health system in Kenya.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
- Fluency in English required.
Experience Needed
Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital health, health information systems, or public health program management, with a focus on infectious diseases, preferably malaria.
Additional Notes
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the integration of digital health solutions in malaria programs in Kenya. * Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, county health departments, and other partners to identify opportunities for digital health interventions to strengthen malaria control efforts. * Oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital tools and platforms for malaria surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting. * Ensure that digital health solutions are aligned with national health information systems and standards. * Provide capacity building and training to program staff and stakeholders on the use of digital health tools. * Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of digital health interventions, making recommendations for improvement. * Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in digital health and malaria control. * Contribute to proposal development and fundraising efforts for digital health initiatives.
* Digital health * Health information systems * Public health program management * Malaria control * Data analysis * Data visualization * Strategic thinking * Communication * Presentation * Interpersonal skills
* Master's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field. * Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital health, health information systems, or public health program management, with a focus on infectious diseases, preferably malaria. * Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital health solutions in low-resource settings. * Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, control strategies, and the health system in Kenya. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. * Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Experience with data analysis and visualization tools. * Fluency in English required.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Digital Health Lead, Malaria
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
PATH
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About PATH
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating health equity. We drive transformative health innovations to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We work with a “systems-thinking” approach to tackle the most pressing global health challenges.
About the Role
The Senior Digital Health Lead, Malaria will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to advance the integration of digital health solutions within malaria programs in Kenya. This role will work closely with national and county malaria programs, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective design, implementation, and scale-up of digital tools and platforms that improve malaria surveillance, case management, data utilization, and overall program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the integration of digital health solutions in malaria programs in Kenya.
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, county health departments, and other partners to identify opportunities for digital health interventions to strengthen malaria control efforts.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital tools and platforms for malaria surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ensure that digital health solutions are aligned with national health information systems and standards.
- Provide capacity building and training to program staff and stakeholders on the use of digital health tools.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of digital health interventions, making recommendations for improvement.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in digital health and malaria control.
- Contribute to proposal development and fundraising efforts for digital health initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital health, health information systems, or public health program management, with a focus on infectious diseases, preferably malaria.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital health solutions in low-resource settings.
- Strong understanding of malaria epidemiology, control strategies, and the health system in Kenya.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
- Fluency in English required.
Experience Needed
Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital health, health information systems, or public health program management, with a focus on infectious diseases, preferably malaria.
Additional Notes
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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