COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT (ANGLOPHONE) (1 POSITION) @ KENYA HEALTH INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION (KEHIA)
The Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA) is seeking a qualified Community Engagement Consultant (Anglophone) to support the OpenIMIS African Knowledge Hub. This part-time consultancy role spans a 12-week period and focuses on strengthening community engagement and knowledge sharing within the digital health and open-source ecosystems across the African continent. The consultant will be responsible for driving engagement initiatives and developing high-quality knowledge products that align with project goals.
The selected candidate will work closely with KeHIA and its strategic partners to coordinate community activities and ensure the visibility of technical milestones. This includes managing stakeholder interactions and supporting the implementation of the African Knowledge Hub's objectives. Candidates should be comfortable working in a remote environment and have a deep understanding of health informatics within the Anglophone African context. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a regional project aimed at improving health financing through open-source solutions.
The selected candidate will work closely with KeHIA and its strategic partners to coordinate community activities and ensure the visibility of technical milestones. This includes managing stakeholder interactions and supporting the implementation of the African Knowledge Hub's objectives. Candidates should be comfortable working in a remote environment and have a deep understanding of health informatics within the Anglophone African context. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a regional project aimed at improving health financing through open-source solutions.
Key Requirements
Strong professional experience in community management or engagement within the tech sector.
Solid understanding of digital health systems and the open-source software ecosystem.
Fluency in written and spoken English to support Anglophone regional activities.
Proven ability to develop knowledge products such as reports, case studies, and toolkits.
Experience coordinating diverse stakeholders across multiple African countries.
Familiarity with the OpenIMIS platform or similar digital health financing tools.
Track record of organizing and facilitating successful technical webinars and workshops.
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, ICT, or Social Sciences.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to document complex technical processes.
Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within a 12-week period.