CONSULTANCY TO DO A BUDGET ANALYSIS ON DIGITAL HEALTH IN KENYA (2023-2025)

CONSULTANCY TO DO A BUDGET ANALYSIS ON DIGITAL HEALTH IN KENYA (2023-2025)

BACKGROUND

Kenya has made significant progress in strengthening its digital health ecosystem, marked notably by the enactment of the Digital Health Act (2023). The Act provides a framework for governance, infrastructure, data management, and resource allocation for digital health transformation. However, the extent to which national and county budgets have prioritized digital health since 2023 remains unclear.

To support evidence-informed advocacy, we seek to commission a Budget Analysis Report (2023–2025) focused on digital health investments, trends, and gaps within the health sector. The analysis will help track progress made since the enactment of the Digital Health Act and generate recommendations for improved resourcing and budget allocation.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive budget analysis on digital health financing in Kenya from Financial Year 2023/24 to Financial Year 2025/26, assessing:

  • Allocation and expenditure patterns for digital health, with an in-depth focus at the national level and a high-level overview of selected county trends. and expenditure patterns specific to digital health at national and county levels.
  • Alignment between budget priorities and the mandates of the Digital Health Act.
  • Progress made in financing key components of digital health, including infrastructure, health information systems, interoperability, capacity building, and digital governance.
  • Gaps, trends, and opportunities for increased and sustainable investment.
  • Actionable recommendations for advocacy with government and partners.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The consultant will:

  1. Conduct a desk review of policy, legislative, and strategic documents, including the Digital Health Act, national budget statements, county budget documents (CFA, CIDP, ADP, Programme-Based Budgets, and CBROPs).
  2. Map digital health budget lines across national and selected county budgets for FY 2023/24, FY 2024/25, and FY 2025/26.
  3. Analyse funding trends, allocation levels, and expenditure performance for digital health within the broader health budget.
  4. Assess compliance and alignment of budget allocations with the Digital Health Act requirements.
  5. Identify gaps, challenges, and bottlenecks affecting adequate financing of digital health.
  6. Conduct key informant interviews (KIIs) with officials from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of ICT, Council of Governors, county health departments, and relevant partners.
  7. Develop a detailed Budget Analysis Report summarizing findings, trends, and implications.
  8. Provide clear recommendations for advocacy and resourcing, aimed at national and county decision makers.
  9. Prepare an advocacy brief (3–4 pages) highlighting key findings for use in policy engagement.
  10. Present findings to relevant stakeholders.

DURATION 

The consultancy will run between 4 – 6 weeks from the date of contract signing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

The ideal consultant/firm should have:

  • A degree in public finance, law, health economics, public policy, or related field (Master’s is an added advantage).
  • Proven experience in health sector budget analysis, public finance management, or health economics in Kenya.
  • Strong understanding of digital health systems, health policy, and national and county planning frameworks.
  • Experience conducting KIIs and synthesising qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and data visualisation skills.

REPORTING

The consultant will report to the designated project lead.

Periodic check-ins will be held to review progress and address emerging issues.

 

All applications received will be subjected to a fair and competitive review process.

Only shortlisted Consultants will be contacted.

This call for Consultancy will close on Monday 23rd February 2026 2.00 PM EAT

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. The application period for this position has now concluded. We appreciate your enthusiasm and encourage you to explore future openings with our organization.