Job Description:
Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Health Informatics Officer DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.
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Job Title: Health Informatics Officer
Hiring Organization:
- Name: Ministry of Health
- Industry: Government
- Department: Health
- Website: www.health.go.ke
Job Details:
- Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/012
- Job Grade: DUH6
- Schedule: Full Time
- Number of posts: 5 (five)
- Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)
Important Dates:
- Date Posted: March 25, 2025
- Valid Through: April 08, 2025
Salary:
- Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal accessible on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships, on or before 8th April, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.