Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director Health Management (Digital Health and Sector Performance)
Ref: V/No. 22/2022

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
• be serving at the grade of Deputy Director, Health Management Services, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology, Health Informatics, Health Information Science, Data Computing, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Dental Surgery, Genomic Data Science, System Design Engineering, Medical Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Rehabilitative Medicine, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication Technology, Health Informatics, Bio-Informatics Health Information Science, Data Computing, Health Economics, Health Systems, Administration, Management or equivalent and relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant profession regulatory body; and
• have thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interest as well as regional, global health dynamics and global health security and the ability to integrate them into the health sector performance.

NOTE:
• Possession of a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less
• than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.

Competencies
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Planning and analytical skills;
• Mentoring, couching and leadership skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong communication skills and
• Conflict management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines on digital health and sector performance.
• providing a framework to facilitate identification, capturing, storage, retrieval and utilization of health data;
• developing a monitoring and evaluating sector-wide performance accountability;
• developing a support structure for assurance of Kenya’s health data security in conformity with prevailing statutes;
• overseeing mapping of health ICT gaps, identify priorities and develop a work plan to guide investment and implementation;
• mainstreaming health informatics in formulation of policies and strategies for improving and sustaining health system performance;
• developing and maintaining a digital repository for routine reports, technical papers and sector-wide publications for research use;
• providing timely, accurate and complete sector-wide health data for innovation and knowledge management;
• developing and implementing a framework for migration of sector-wide health data into a secure national digital health platform;
• facilitating the provision of technical assistant and capacity building to counties on digital health and sector performance;
• identifying and setting research agenda in relation to digital health and sector performance;
• setting performance targets and monitoring performance for all staff in the directorate;
• ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resources allocated to the directorate; and
• performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General for Health.

Others
• Basic Salary Scale Ksh.169,140 – Ksh.324,430 p.m. (CSG 4)
• House Allowance: Ksh.84,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.24,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the Civil Service

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4th July, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time)
Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on www.psckjobs.go.ke to apply

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