Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes in digital health, health systems strengthening, Artificial Intelligence, or international development, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or project leadership experience, with a Master's degree, OR
Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes in digital health, health systems strengthening, Artificial Intelligence, or international development, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or project leadership experience, with a Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience leading large donor-funded programmes involving government institutions, development partners, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Proven experience managing programme implementation across national and county government structures within Kenya or comparable devolved health systems.
Experience deploying digital health, health information systems, Artificial Intelligence, clinical decision support systems, or health technology implementation programmes is highly desirable.
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Demonstrated experience managing implementation partnerships involving government, academia, technology partners, and development organizations.
Experience applying implementation science, change management, human-centred design, or quality improvement methodologies to strengthen health system adoption of innovations is highly desirable.
Experience working with national digital health strategies, interoperability initiatives, health information systems, or digital transformation programmes is an added advantage.
Experience supporting evidence generation, implementation research, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management for health systems programmes.
Experience working with Primary Health Care programmes, Universal Health Coverage initiatives, or health workforce strengthening programmes is highly desirable.
Education
Master's Degree or a Bachelor's degree in public health, Digital Health, Health Systems Management, Project Management, Health Policy, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or another relevant discipline. A background combining health systems and digital or technology domains is particularly valued.
Training or certification in AI in Healthcare, Responsible AI, Data Protection, Information Security, or Digital Health Governance is required.
Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Change Management (PROSCI, CCMP), Health Informatics, Digital Health, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, or Implementation Science is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of Primary Health Care systems, devolved governments, health systems strengthening, Social Health Authority, Digital Health Agency and Universal Health Coverage.
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, clinical decision support systems, digital health ecosystems, and health information systems.
Understanding of Kenya's Digital Health Architecture, Digital Health Act, Data Protection Act, National AI Strategy, interoperability standards, and health information governance frameworks.
Strong programme and project management skills, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, procurement, and risk management.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and programme management tools; familiarity with digital health platforms, dashboards, and data analytics software is desirable.
Ability to manage functional operations & delivery.
Provides technical and professional expertise ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
Supervises and develops staff, managing team performance and building skills to ensure effective execution.
Ability to ensure financial and resource stewardship.
Promotes equity, diversity and inclusion.
Upholds governance, policies and compliance.
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