Health Informatics Officer - 5 Posts at Ministry of Health

Vision A Healthy, productive and globally competitive nation Mission To build a progressive, responsive and sustainable health care system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health to all Kenyans Goal Attaining equitable, affordable, accessible and quality health care for all Mandate Health policy Health regulation National referr...

 

Health Informatics Officer - 5 Posts

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Job Description

  • As a Health Informatics Officer, you will report to the Technical Manager (Technical Services) and support the design and implementation of digital health platforms. You will work on electronic medical records (EMR) systems, m-health solutions, and health data integration.
  • Your role includes supporting database management, developing knowledge management systems, and training stakeholders on digital health solutions. Strong technical expertise in health informatics and data systems is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, developing and implementing android and web-based m-health solutions using cutting edge technologies that facilitate real time data transmission and report sharing;
  • Supporting implementation and maintenance of the project’s Knowledge Management System;
  • Providing technical support for e-Health/m-Health systems including first level support, troubleshooting, system testing, application rollout, user training and providing excellent post-rollout client support via phone, internet, or in-person;
  • Supporting routine Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database uploads to the National Data Warehouse;
  • Writing programming scripts to support extraction and aggregation of data for program progress monitoring and reporting through DATIM and MOH system (DHIS).
  • Coordinating application deployment for multiple projects and partners;
  • Supporting training and capacity building sessions to the project staff, MoH and other stakeholders on health informatics related activities including EMR and use of m-health solutions;
  • Representing the project in health informatics technical forums at facility, sub-county and county level.
  • Interviewing healthcare providers and patients, observing healthcare service delivery procedures, and collecting electronic healthcare data;
  • Analyzing and interpreting data to identify areas that need improvement.
  • Developing health information systems that support the collection, sharing, standardization, and integration of healthcare data.
  • Collaborating on improving standards of care, policies, and procedures.
  • Training healthcare staff on health information system deployment and management.
  • Providing technical support, optimizing network security, and maintaining databases.
  • Ensuring compliance in healthcare information management regulations.
  • Documenting processes, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
  • Keeping abreast of advancements in the field of health informatics.

Required qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • At least six (6) years’ Experience in providing direct technical support in implementation of health informatics platforms;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field: Health Information systems, Digital Health, Information Science, Health Records and Information (with IT) Health Informatics, Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK Kenya EMR and health informatics systems;
  • Demonstrable experience in development and implementation of android and web-based m-health solutions;
  • Knowledge of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite) and database;
  • Experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining knowledge management systems that facilitate data use for decision making;
  • Experience with server setup and maintenance (including networking and computer hardware maintenance);
  • In-depth knowledge of best practices in healthcare information management;
  • Exceptional knowledge of health information system design and database management;
  • Experience working in Health domain;
  • Demonstrated technical experience integrating different data sources from/to different databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Open MRS framework) while addressing data quality; database performance, optimization, data aggregation using PostgreSQL/SQL query scripts;
  • Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines; and
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.

Method of Application

Background and Context

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the Government body whose key mandate is to build a progressive, responsive and sustainable healthcare system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health to all Kenyans as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

The Ministry is undertaking an elaborate process to digitize its health ecosystem; a key enabler towards realization of Universal Health Coverage; through the Digital Health Agency (DHA), a body established under Part II of the Digital Health Act of 2023; with the mandate to develop, operationalize and maintain a secure, compressive and integrated health system through management of the core digital health systems and infrastructure.

The State Department for Medical Services has entered into an agreement with Safaricom Consortium for Provision of Healthcare Information Technology Digitalization for Universal Healthcare Project and has set up a Project Management Office to oversee the implementation of the project.

The Project seeks to recruit qualified and competent persons to fill vacant positions in the Project Management Office on a two-year contract (renewable) as shown below.

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 State Department for Medical Services 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. Therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
  • 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.
Interested and qualified? Go to Ministry of Health on kenvip-home.jkuat.ac.ke to apply

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