This Opportunity

Palladium is seeking long-term Technical Experts for the anticipated USAID Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem Activity, which will be a 5-Year USAID-funded program with the goal to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services using one national integrated and comprehensive digital health ecosystem in Kenya. The program will achieve this by increasing country ownership and management of one national integrated and comprehensive sector-wide health information ecosystem to achieve health systems outcomes of equity, quality, and resources optimization.

The Program’s Objectives May Comprise The Following Three Areas

• Sub purpose I: Integrated digital health solutions, infrastructure, and services’ provision ecosystem.
• Sub purpose II: Enhanced digital health ecosystem’s vision, strategy, and governance capacity.
• Sub purpose III: Strengthened strategic partnerships and collaborations to sustain investments in the digital health ecosystem.

This is an anticipated project, and all positions are contingent upon award from USAID.

Reporting And Supervision

• The position holders will report to the DCOP/Technical Director. S/he will also work very closely with the Palladium agile team in Nairobi, Kenya and the different technical teams relevant to her/his portfolio.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Palladium is seeking multiple experts within the sectors of health informatics, data science, public health, or related to provide technical leadership in the areas of:

• Digital Health Systems Development and Implementation.
• Data Science and Analytics.
• Interoperability and Standards.
• Digital Health Governance and Compliance.
• Strategic Information.
• Global Health Security.
• Strategic Partnership Management.

Key Competencies Required

• Master’s Degree or higher in health informatics, information systems, computer science, or relevant related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs.
• Prior experience working in Kenya is required. Experience working with the Kenyan government preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Swahili is required.

Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred

• N/A