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Digital Transformation Director

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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Strong Mind

Category: Data monitoring and research Total Positions: 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.
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