Deputy Director, Certification

Description

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

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Digital Health Agency (DHA) on mratibu.dha.go.ke to apply

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