Deputy Director - CertificationNew!

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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
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Skills and Competencies

• 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