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

• 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

• 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.

• Project management
• ICT digital transformation
• Proficiency in computer applications

• 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;