Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position:

Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The Director, ICT, AKUH,N, will lead the ICT strategy through the next phase of clinical system adoption to a full Electronic Health Record.

S/he will ensure that IT infrastructure, design and selection, supports the Hospital’s needs and will develop/review procedures, policies and workflows accordingly.

Working with a team of ICT professionals and other key stakeholders, the Director will ensure that international IT standards with regard to patient care, teaching and research in a multi-site system, are established and maintained.

Applicants for the position should have a Masters in Information Management and/or Business Administration or equivalent with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Information Management or a clinical discipline.

S/he should have ten or more years relevant experience with at least 5 years in senior management positions. Experience in health system information management will be an added advantage. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent leadership and change management skills.

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,

the Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu

so as to reach not later than 24th June 2011.

Applications by email are preferred.

Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.