Digital Health Officer job at Jhpiego

Jhpiego is implementing a five-year Urban Health Activity in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Activity aims to strengthen urban health systems and improve equitable health outcomes among all urban dwellers by working with districts, municipalities, and the Kampala Capital City Authority to provide quality primary healthcare services. It also focuses on optimizing available resources and enhancing private sector capacity to ensure sustainable improvements in health outcomes and a more resilient urban healthcare system. The Activity will address poor quality of care, congestion in public health facilities, uncoordinated referral system, weak community and surveillance structures, limited private sector capacity, and gaps in enabling environment results in poor health outcomes. The project’s key expected results include the following: improved access to and use of quality, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), nutrition, and malaria services and improved disease outbreak response.

 Purpose of Position

The Digital Health Officer will lead integration of digital solutions into the Urban Health Initiatives in Target Districts. This role is essential in bridging the gap between technology and healthcare in urban settings, ultimately contributing to improved access and quality of care for communities. S/he will be responsible for the implementation, management, and evaluation of digital health tools and technologies to strengthen healthcare delivery, enhance data collection, and facilitate community engagement.

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan for digital health initiatives in the Urban Health Activity. 

• Identify opportunities for leveraging technology to improve health services and address specific facility and community health needs. 

• Oversee the deployment of digital health platforms, including mobile health (mHealth) applications, electronic Medical records (EMRs), and telemedicine services. 

• Build capacity of healthcare providers and project staff on use of new digital tools and technologies. 

• Promote digital health initiatives within the community, raising awareness about the benefits and usage of digital health tools. 

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for community members to foster digital literacy and empower them to engage with healthcare services. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions by analyzing data and producing reports on key health indicators. 

• Collaborate with the project management team to assess program performance and recommend improvements. 

• Support writing of abstracts, presentations, reports and any other documents to disseminate project outputs and outcomes 

• Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and the community to promote various digital health initiatives 

• Ensure that all digital health activities adhere to ethical standards, data protection laws, and best practices in digital health management. 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health informatics, information technology, or a related field. 
• At least five (5) years of experience in supporting digital health in public health projects.  
• Strong knowledge of digital health technologies and data management systems. 

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations

• Experience in designing and implementing digital health tools

• Experience working with the Ministry of Health and or District Leadership

• Ability to analyse data and generate insights to inform decision-making. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other digital platforms.