Digital Health Agency (DHA) Kenya Principal ICT Officer, Cybersecurity Job in Nairobi 2026 (DHA/32/2026)

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Kenya's Digital Health Agency is hiring a Principal ICT Officer, Cybersecurity in Nairobi. See requirements and how to apply online by 1 December 2026.

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Overview

Kenya's Digital Health Agency (DHA) is hiring a Principal ICT Officer, Cybersecurity at its headquarters in Nairobi. The vacancy number is DHA/32/2026, and there is one post.

This is a permanent and pensionable government job at DHA Grade 5. It is part of a larger DHA recruitment drive with dozens of posts.

DHA's public advert invites applications from qualified Kenyans, so this job is for Kenyan applicants.

Deadline: 1 December 2026. The DHA careers page shows 1 December 2026, and the published advert says applications must arrive by 5:00 PM East Africa Time (9:00 AM US Eastern Time).

Requirements

Required

Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Experience: Nine years of relevant work experience. Three of those years must be as a Senior ICT Officer, Cybersecurity or in a similar position.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications.
A Certificate in a Management course lasting at least four weeks.
Membership of a relevant professional body, where applicable, in good standing.
Proven merit and ability shown in work performance and results.
Nationality: The advert is aimed at Kenyans. You need a Kenyan national ID card to apply.

Chapter Six (Integrity) Documents

The published advert asks applicants to show they meet Chapter Six of Kenya's Constitution with valid copies of:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the DCI
Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA
Clearance from HELB
Clearance from the EACC
Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Main Duties of the DHA Principal ICT Officer, Cybersecurity

Put cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines and procedures into practice.
Advise on the right security tools for prevention, monitoring and alerts.
Develop and review disaster recovery plans so services can keep running after an incident.
Lead recovery after an incident, following set procedures.
Create secure data backup plans and check that backups work.
Run cybersecurity drills and simulations to find weak points.
Build rules for who can access data and how data is shared securely.
Set up logging and auditing of data transfers to make sure rules are followed.

How to Apply for the DHA Principal ICT Officer, Cybersecurity Job

Open the job on the DHA recruitment portal (Mratibu) using the Apply link below. You can also find it on the DHA careers page.
Create an applicant account, or sign in if you already have one.
Fill in the online application. You can save a draft and come back later.
Attach your CV, an application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Digital Health Agency, P.O. Box 29409-00100 Nairobi, your national ID, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your Chapter Six documents.
Submit before 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time.

DHA says canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Opportunities at a Glance

Organisation

Digital Health Agency (DHA), Kenya (state agency under the Digital Health Act, 2023)

Location

Nairobi

Type

Permanent and Pensionable

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