The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.
Role Overview
The Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services is a senior role within the Agency, responsible for providing legal and governance leadership. The position is designated as the Secretary to the DHA Board, ensuring that the agency operates within the legal framework established by the Digital Health Act and maintains the highest standards of corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities
Board Secretariat: Serve as the Secretary to the DHA Board in accordance with Section 13 (3) of the Digital Health Act.
Meeting Coordination: Consult with the Board Chairperson to issue official notices for all Board meetings.
Record Keeping: Act as the custodian of all records concerning board deliberations, decisions, and resolutions.
Operational Transmission: Formally transmit Board decisions and resolutions to the Chief Executive Officer for execution and implementation.
Governance Advisory: Provide ongoing guidance to the Board members regarding their legal duties, responsibilities, and overall governance matters.
Strategic Support: Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time.
Job Requirements
Educational Background: A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya.
Legal Certification: Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Professional Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience serving as a Corporation Secretary or in a similar high-level governance role.
Professional Membership: Active membership in the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) of Kenya and in good standing.
Constitutional Compliance: Must fulfill the integrity requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Required Compliance Certificates
Candidates must provide the following documentation during the application process:
Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Current Self-Declaration form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the official Digital Health Agency (DHA) recruitment portal at dha.go.ke. Alternatively, you can initiate your application via the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1224117
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Digital Health Agency (DHA) website at dha.go.ke. You can also use the application portal at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1224117 to be redirected to the agency's official platform.
