Digital Transformation Director
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Strong Mind
Category: Data monitoring and research
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Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Digital Strategy and Organizational Transformation
• Lead the development and execution of StrongMinds’ global digital transformation strategy, aligned with our 2035 vision.
• Design a future-facing roadmap for scaling through digital solutions in delivery, monitoring, and internal operations.
• Champion change management and promote a culture of innovation and digital adoption across all levels of the organization.
• Define key technology investments and digital architecture to enable cost-efficient, scalable programming.
• Co-lead the development of a Data Management System to enable data-informed decision making, with a focus on real-time insights and action.
• Program Innovation & Tech-Enabled Delivery
• Partner with the Programs teams to digitize elements of IPT-G delivery, including digital self-guided tools and hybrid delivery models.
• Pilot AI-enabled solutions to enhance group session fidelity, remote coaching, and field data collection.
• Support the Innovation Lab in developing, testing, and scaling revenue-generating digital mental health products, using a “buy, not build” strategy where possible to leverage existing technologies and accelerate time-to-market.
• Use user-centered design to ensure digital tools are intuitive and accessible for volunteers and clients in low-literacy and low-connectivity settings.
• Internal Systems, Data Integration & Automation
• Oversee the consolidation of StrongMinds’ productivity stack across all departments including Finance and Human Resources.
• Audit current practices/plans against industry options, to develop a transformation strategy for internal systems as the organization grows.
• Improve knowledge management systems and data governance practices to ensure a single source of truth and effective learning.
• Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Supervise the IT technical team and consultants to ensure data security, regulatory and internal policies compliance.
• Build and mentor a small global digital team and matrixed contributors across departments.
• Facilitate digital literacy and continuous learning across all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate closely with senior leadership to align digital strategies with operational realities.
• External Representation and Partnership Building
• Serve as StrongMinds’ lead digital health representative with government actors, funders, and implementation partners.
• Cultivate relationships with industry leaders, technology partners, and digital health networks, while continuously monitoring industry developments relevant to StrongMinds’ strategy and operations
• Participate in business development by articulating the role of technology in StrongMinds’ scaling vision and proactively fundraise for tech/digital initiatives.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• At least 10 years’ experience leading digital transformation in the nonprofit, health, or development sectors
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing digital strategies in low resource settings.
• Expertise in digital health, community-led data collection, and systems integration in LMICs
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams through organizational change.
• Strong grasp of data governance, digital privacy, and ethical tech use in community health
• Experience in emerging technology trends and a passion for leveraging digital tools to enhance impact.
• Ability to engage and influence C-suite executives, external partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Bonus Points For:
• Experience working with government partners, particularly Ministries of Health
• Experience with mental health delivery or behavior change programs.
• Knowledge of AI/LLM tools and their application in non-clinical counseling or coaching
• StrongMinds Core Values
• We are people focused.
• We think big and act fast.
• We are data driven.
• We do what we say and say what we do.
• We believe in collaboration, not competition.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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