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Principal Research and Innovation Officer

Digital Health Agency (DHA) · Nairobi

Digital Health Agency (DHA)NairobiPosted 12 November 2026

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Nairobi, Kenya
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Description

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.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

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

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