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Digital Health Officer job at Walimu | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Walimu, officially known as the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda, is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 and incorporated in Uganda in 2013, dedicated to improving clinical care for severely ill patients in hospitals across Uganda. Renowned for its evidence-based approach, Walimu has collaborated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to train over 500 health workers from 30 health facilities, enhancing patient management practices.
The organization fosters a collaborative work culture, emphasizing innovation, integrity, and partnership, offering employees opportunities to engage in impactful health interventions and research. With a team that grew from 114 in 2022 to 169 in 2023, Walimu provides various job opportunities in health research, policy advocacy, and program implementation. Since its inception, Walimu has evolved by integrating implementation science into its programs, focusing on behavior change interventions to enhance healthcare quality.
Operating primarily within Uganda, the organization's core values include evidence-driven work, excellence, innovation, integrity, and impactful partnerships. Demonstrating corporate social responsibility, Walimu actively engages in initiatives aimed at transforming patient care and improving health outcomes. For more information, visit their website at www.walimu.org.
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Job Title
Digital Health Officer job at Walimu
Walimu
Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIGITAL HEALTH OFFICER
Posted: October 21, 2025
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
About the REConneCteD Project (Risk-Enhanced Community Care After Discharge)
The REConneCteD Project, implemented in Uganda and Kenya, aims to digitally integrate the facility-based Smart Discharges (SD) program with the community-based electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) platform.
The project seeks to ensure that children most vulnerable to post-discharge mortality are identified at admission and connected to community health workers for continued care and recovery support at home.
The Digital Health Officer will play a pivotal role in developing secure data exchange systems, ensuring high-quality data management, and engaging with eCHIS and EHR partners to promote effective digital integration.
Position Details
Title: Digital Health Officer
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Kampala
Department: Programmes
Duration: 6 months (renewable, subject to donor funding)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Digital Health Officer will lead the development, monitoring, and integration of digital tools supporting the REConneCteD project. The role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of digital health systems and interoperability standards.
How to Apply
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Interested candidates should send the following to human.capital@walimu.org:
A cover letter
An updated CV
Copies of relevant academic documents
Subject line: Digital Health Officer
⚠️ Applications that do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early submissions are encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Collaborate with EHR and eCHIS vendors on software design and integration of new functionalities.
Document all software development processes, including security and quality assurance measures.
Administer and maintain the server hosting the eCHIS platform.
Design APIs to process incoming FHIR resources and trigger scheduling of eCHIS tasks.
Conduct feasibility and usability testing of the eCHIS and associated systems to identify and resolve issues.
Assess design alternatives and integrate feedback from testing, focus groups, and co-creation workshops.
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Develop user training materials for new eCHIS features.
Create automated data monitoring checks to ensure correct system usage.
Generate performance reports summarizing eCHIS task completion rates by region.
Participate in co-creation workshops and incorporate feedback from REConneCteD partners, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders.
Manage community-level data for a clinical trial, including transferring data to a REDCap database.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues affecting eCHIS operations and communication between facilities.
Implement and report on risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Foster collaboration between EHR and eCHIS vendors, and community partners to support system integration.
Work closely with the Technical Lead at the Institute for Global Health (Canada) to ensure timely and effective project execution.
WALIMU Core Values
All WALIMU staff are expected to uphold the organisation’s core values:
Evidence: Our work is informed by research and data.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all we do.
Innovation: We develop creative solutions to local health challenges.
Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency.
Partnership: We collaborate for greater reach and impact.
WALIMU enforces strict policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Confidentiality: Staff are expected to protect all information related to WALIMU’s business, sharing only as authorized and necessary for official duties.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development, digital health systems, or health integration projects.
Experience developing or maintaining health information systems.
Proficiency with FHIR, APIs, and Android systems.
Strong background in stakeholder engagement, data management, server administration, or digital health projects.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Health Informatics.
Experience working on clinical or community health projects.
Key Competencies
In-depth knowledge of FHIR, API integration, and digital health infrastructure.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
Understanding of the Ministry of Health’s digital health policies and how they are implemented in practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
Experience with documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of high data security and quality assurance standards.
Flexibility to attend early morning or late evening meetings to accommodate international collaborators (Vancouver, Canada).
Willingness to travel within Uganda and Kenya to engage with eCHIS/EHR vendors and study sites.
