The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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
• Disseminating research findings and preparing reports

• Proficiency in computer applications

• 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