Background

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

• 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).

Qualifications and 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

• 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).

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Project management
• ICT digital transformation
• Public-sector programmes

• Bachelor's degree in 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 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