Director Digital Health And Informatics
Full Time @Digital Health Agency (DHA) posted 6 hours ago in Healthcare , in IT & Communication Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3570
Job Description
Director Digital Health And Informatics
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)
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