COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT (FRANCOPHONE) (1 POSITION) @ KENYA HEALTH INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION (KEHIA)
The Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA) is inviting applications for the role of Community Engagement Consultant (Francophone) under the OpenIMIS African Knowledge Hub. This 12-week part-time consultancy is designed to bridge community engagement gaps within Francophone African regions, promoting the adoption and visibility of open-source health informatics tools. The role involves working at the intersection of technology and community development to foster a vibrant ecosystem for digital health professionals.
Working alongside the KeHIA team, the consultant will facilitate communication, manage regional partnerships, and create content tailored to French-speaking stakeholders. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the OpenIMIS African Knowledge Hub remains inclusive and reaches a broad demographic of health and tech experts across Africa. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical literacy and exceptional community-building skills. The project emphasizes collaborative growth and the sharing of best practices in digital health infrastructure.
Working alongside the KeHIA team, the consultant will facilitate communication, manage regional partnerships, and create content tailored to French-speaking stakeholders. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the OpenIMIS African Knowledge Hub remains inclusive and reaches a broad demographic of health and tech experts across Africa. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical literacy and exceptional community-building skills. The project emphasizes collaborative growth and the sharing of best practices in digital health infrastructure.
Key Requirements
Extensive experience in community engagement or public relations in a professional setting.
Technical literacy regarding health informatics and open-source software implementation.
Native or professional-level proficiency in French, both written and oral.
Ability to translate technical requirements into accessible community knowledge products.
Experience in cross-border stakeholder coordination within the Francophone African region.
Prior knowledge of OpenIMIS or related digital health insurance platforms.
Demonstrated success in leading online community discussions and technical forums.
University degree in Information Technology, Health Management, or related fields.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization professionally.
Proven capacity to manage part-time consultancy deliverables within strict timelines.