Data Protection Officer

Company Details
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: Millions of patients from all walks of life trust us with their lives each year. That's why we put our patients at the heart of everything we do by standing united in our vision of maintaining our status as an affordable, accessible, optimal quality healthcare provider that surpasses international s… Millions of patients from all walks of life trust us with their lives each year. That's why we put our patients at the heart of everything we do by standing united in our vision of maintaining our status as an affordable, accessible, optimal quality healthcare provider that surpasses international standards. Behind each healthcare professional at The Nairobi West Hospital is a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the best patient care possible. Healthcare at Its Best is not just a phrase, but a maxim each member of staff lives by to ensure a safe and serene environment for each patient and visitor that comes to the hospital View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Legal
Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

  • The purpose of this role is to establish, implement, and enforce a robust Data Protection Compliance framework and systems, ensuring the Hospital complies with Data Protection Law and regulations
  • The job holder will be a member of the Data Protection Technical Committee (DPTC) responsible for implementing Information Risk and Data Protection programs within the Hospital

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law from a reputable institution recognized in Kenya
  • A postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practice certificate
  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Kenya
  • Formal training or certification in data protection or privacy law, with sound knowledge of the Kenya Data Protection Act and applicable data protection frameworks and general familiarity the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Minimum of three (3) continuous years of relevant experience in privacy and data protection Experience within the healthcare sector or regulated indus try shall be an added advantage
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