Population Services International Data Protection Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Who we are
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare – people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission.
Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
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PSI seeks a Specialist, Data Protection that will Help ensure that digital technology products and monitoring data systems comply with data protection and privacy laws, regulations, and policies in the countries where PSI operates.
Your contributions
Develop and implement data privacy and protection Standard Operating procedures/protocols to ensure that PSI digital products and monitoring systems comply with data protection and privacy standards in the countries where PSI operates. 50% of Time
Conduct personal information impact assessments of digital products and data systems used for collecting, storing, and archiving data. Ensure that adequate measures and standards exist in order to comply with the conditions for the lawful collection, storage, archiving and destruction of personal information. Develop post-assessment action plans and oversee their implementation. 15% of Time
Develop and maintain data privacy, security and compliance information and resources for general PSI audiences on a centralized SharePoint site. 15% of Time
Develop and deliver data privacy and protection awareness trainings to various audiences including new staff, senior leadership and other stakeholders. 10% of Time
Organize and chair the DHM working group meetings on data protection and privacy for seamless implementation of recommendations from the PSI data governance council. 5% of Time
Serve as the main point of contact within DHM for staff members, PSI country teams, and data protection authorities. Respond to or escalate requests for informaton and assistance regarding data protection and privacy policies, compliance, and systems. 5% of Time
Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field such as computer science or information technology.
At least 5 years of related experience in data protection and security. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong training development and facilitation skills with an ability to adjust content for audiences of varying skill and seniority levels.
Solid knowledge of information systems security, administration and upgrade/update implementations.
Solid knowledge of data protection laws and practices relating to digital health and health area interventions such as WASH, HIV, Malaria, and Sexual Reproductive health.
Fluent in English.
Able to work under pressure and with high integrity to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated capability to deliver high quality work remotely with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Population Services International Data Protection Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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