Digital Health Agency (DHA) Jobs in Kenya – May 2026 Recruitment
Application Deadline: 27th May 2026 – 5:00 PM (East African Time)
Employment Type: Contract & Permanent and Pensionable
Location: Kenya
About DHA
The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a body corporate established under the Digital Health Act No. 15 of 2023. The Agency is responsible for administering the comprehensive and integrated health information system and acting as the health data custodian.
DHA’s mission is to build and sustain a secure, inclusive, and innovative digital health ecosystem that enhances healthcare delivery and access.
The Board of the Digital Health Agency invites applications from qualified, competent, and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions.
Available Positions
| Position | Grade | Reference | Posts |
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| Director, Standards and Certification (Contract) | DHA 2 | DHA/1/2026 | 1 |
| Director, Digital Infrastructure and Development (Contract) | DHA 2 | DHA/2/2026 | 1 |
| Director, Digital Health and Informatics (Contract) | DHA 2 | DHA/3/2026 | 1 |
| Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services (P&P) | DHA 3 | DHA/4/2026 | 1 |
| Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting (P&P) | DHA 3 | DHA/5/2026 | 1 |
| Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management (P&P) | DHA 3 | DHA/6/2026 | 1 |
| Assistant Director, Digital Health Informatics (P&P) | DHA 4 | DHA/7/2026 | 1 |
| Principal Digital Health Officer (P&P) | DHA 5 | DHA/8/2026 | 1 |
| Senior Records Management Officer (P&P) | DHA 6 | DHA/9/2026 | 1 |
| Senior Digital Health Officer (P&P) | DHA 6 | DHA/10/2026 | 1 |
| Digital Health Officer I (P&P) | DHA 7 | DHA/11/2026 | 1 |
| Driver II | DHA 10 | DHA/12/2026 | 1 |
Job Categories at a Glance
Directorate Level Positions (Contract Terms – DHA Grade 2)
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Standards and Certification
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Digital Infrastructure and Development
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Digital Health and Informatics
Senior Management Positions (Permanent & Pensionable – DHA Grade 3)
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Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services
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Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting
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Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
Technical and Professional Positions (Permanent & Pensionable – Grades DHA 4 to DHA 7)
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Assistant Director, Digital Health Informatics
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Principal Digital Health Officer
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Senior Records Management Officer
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Senior Digital Health Officer
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Digital Health Officer I
Support Services Position (DHA Grade 10)
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Driver II
Mandatory Compliance Requirements – Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya
All applicants must submit valid and current copies of the following documents:
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Certificate of Good Conduct – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
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Tax Compliance Certificate – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
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Clearance Certificate – Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
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Clearance Certificate – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
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Credit Report – Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply for DHA Vacancies
Step One – Access Full Details
Visit the official Digital Health Agency careers portal to view detailed job descriptions and person specifications:
https://dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers
Step Two – Complete Online Application
Submit your application online through the DHA website application portal. The portal requires you to attach the following documents:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Application letter
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National Identification Card (ID)
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Academic certificates
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Professional certificates
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Testimonials
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Chapter Six compliance documents (listed above)
Step Three – Submit Before Deadline
All applications must be received on or before 27th May 2026 at 5:00 pm (East African Time).
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Digital Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer committed to:
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Diversity and inclusion
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Gender equality
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Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
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Individuals from marginalized and minority communities
Such applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important Warnings
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Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Late applications will not be accepted
Checklist
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Review full job description on dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers
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Prepare updated CV
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Write application letter
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Scan National ID
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Scan academic and professional certificates
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Gather testimonials
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Obtain DCI Certificate of Good Conduct
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Obtain KRA Tax Compliance Certificate
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Obtain HELB Clearance Certificate
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Obtain EACC Clearance Certificate
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Obtain CRB credit report
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Complete online portal submission
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Submit before 27th May 2026, 5:00 PM EAT
Contact Information
For full advertisement and application portal:
Website: https://dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers
Kevin Onsinsi is a career advisor and content writer at WebPulse Jobs. He helps Kenyan job seekers find legitimate opportunities and avoid scams. Based in Nakuru, Kevin has worked with hundreds of job seekers across the country. Connect with him at kevin@webpulse.co.ke.




