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Deputy Director, Capacity Building

Digital Health Agency (DHA)
Nairobi Posted Nov 12, 2026
On-site

About this role

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Description

  • Coordinating capacity building mapping, assessment and needs analysis;
  • Defining the structure and format of the training content;
  • Uploading and organize content in the virtual academy;
  • Developing interactive features and tracking of content uploaded in the virtual academy;
  • Regularly reviewing and updating content in the virtual academy;
  • Monitoring and evaluate the usage of the virtual academy;
  • Developing a competency framework for digital health systems and users;
  • Monitoring, evaluating and tracking progress towards digital literacy;
  • Developing detailed training programs covering; needs assessment, curriculum design, mentorship and peer support;
  • Integrating digital literacy in health care training curriculum;
  • Coordinating in person workshops or virtual webinars using developed materials;
  • Developing practical exercises or demonstration for hands on learning;
  • Conducting a thorough assessment to identify the specific needs of health care providers and institutions;
  • Collaborating with international organization, universities, technology organizations to partner in capacity building;
  • Defining objectives and target audience for capacity building;
  • Developing skills in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness in digital health solutions;
  • Creating online courses with self-paced learning option to accommodate busy schedule;
  • Creating community of practice to activate peer to peer learning where digital adapted workers can train others; and
  • Coordinating development of easy-to-understand materials that explain the use of digital health tools, e.g. patient portals of telemedicine platforms and systems (videos and leaflets).

Requirements

  • 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;

  • 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

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