Jagadish Rouniyar
Kathmandu
Summary
As an experienced Director of Digital Health Solutions with a global background, I have a proven track record of driving digital transformation in diverse environments. With a focus on Nepal's Digital Economy, I excel in raising awareness, fostering collaborations, and implementing programs to enhance digital literacy and innovation. My role as Vice President at the Nepal Digital Association demonstrated my dedication to advancing Nepal's digital landscape, aligning initiatives with international standards such as the SDG Digital acceleration program. Now, transitioning to Uganda, I aim to strengthen ICT policy and promote sustainable digital growth. Drawing on my consultancy expertise, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, I am well-equipped to drive impactful policy development efforts. Through collaboration and targeted programs, my goal is to empower Ugandans with essential digital skills for success in the digital era.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Digital Audit
Office of Auditor General, Nepal
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Established a digital audit framework based upon earlier experience of e-health strategy review that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes, resulting in specific outcome or improvement
- Conducted Digital Audit of Single Window Program under Custom Department of Nepal along with diverse team of auditors, with principle of Digital Ease of Doing Business in import-export related business activities
- The purpose of the project sponsored by World Bank is to reduce time, cost and solving import-export trade related activities
- Performed was measured against a benchmarking study of neighboring countries and best performing countries in ease of doing business index published by World Bank
- Led the development and implementation of digital audit strategies and methodologies to assess the investment effectiveness and efficiency of digital systems and processes
- Conducted comprehensive audits of investment inefficiencies, vision, RoI/IoI and outcome of digital investment, digital infrastructure, systems, and data management practices to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement
- Collaborated with audit teams to integrate digital auditing techniques and tools into standard audit procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Provided expert guidance and support to auditors on complex digital audit issues, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology governance at Office of Auditor General
- Engaged with stakeholders across government agencies including department of IT, Ministry of IT, private sector organizations, World Bank, External Development Partners and regulatory bodies to exchange knowledge and best practices in digital auditing
- Prepared audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to address identified deficiencies and enhance digital governance and accountability in Single Window under Custom Department of Nepal
- Contributed to the development of policies, guidelines, and training programs to build digital audit capacity within the Office of the Auditor General and the broader auditing profession.
Vice-President
Nepal Digital Association
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led strategic planning and promotion for investment and financing, and execution of initiatives to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of Nepal's Digital Economy and achieve Digital Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030
- Established and maintained collaborative partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, private sector entities, and civil society groups to drive digital transformation
- Oversaw the development and implementation of policies and programs aimed at promoting digital literacy, capacity building, and innovation across various Digital SDG sectors
- Represented the Nepal Digital Association at national and international forums, advocating for policies and investments that support the growth of the digital economy and Digital SDG implementation
- Provided leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
- Playing a key role in fundraising efforts and resource mobilization to support the Association's initiatives and projects
- Acted as a spokesperson for the Association, communicating its vision, mission, and impact to stakeholders and the public through various channels.
Chief, Digital Health
Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Review of e-Health Strategy and Implementation Roadmap in association with WHO Country office Nepal based upon BSC-SELF Framework composite of Balanced Scorecard, Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Financing framework to develop recommendations for interventions that the Government of Nepal needs to make to ensure that the country can harness the benefits of disruptive technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Block Chain etc, by reviewing constitution, 15th five year plan, Health Sectoral Strategic plan, WHO recommended Digital Health resolution, 2018 and strategy 2020-2024, WHO interoperability resolution, Department of IT led Government Enterprise Architecture 2.0, necessary enabling policies, regulations, standards and underlying ICT infrastructure environment, for deployment of Artificial Intelligence in social security and health insurance claim processing
- During the review, a baseline survey of Nepal’s current policies, regulations, standards, human resources, stakeholders and underlying ICT infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence technology and services, governance, investment scenario, infrastructure at various health facilities, EMR/HER/PHR, telemedicine, administrative and billing software at facility client side, DHIS2 integration, interoperability with National Health Facility Registry, Logistics Management Information System, Community Health Information System, e-maternal solutions and various industry led applications
- Identify gaps and make recommendations
- Gap-Response has been provided in terms of Governance for Digital Health, Investment estimation and financing gap, legal and regulatory gap, Digital Health infrastructure, standard and regulation, health problem vs disruptive technology led solution, change adoption including awareness, literacy and capacity building in Digital Health
- Support in decision making for celebrating the day of endorsement of e-health implementation roadmap as National Digital Health Day and to be celebrated annually throughout the country with successfully organizing the first celebration in association with WHO country office, Nepal
- Led digital transformation initiatives within the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal, overseeing the development and implementation of digital health strategies to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes
- Developed comprehensive digital health implementation roadmaps and enterprise architecture frameworks to guide the integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems
- Advocated for digital health policies and standards, driving interoperability and open health information exchange frameworks to facilitate seamless data exchange across healthcare systems
- Spearheaded monitoring and evaluation frameworks for digital health initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and measuring impact on healthcare service delivery
- AI in Healthcare Framework is prepared by assessing the availability and extent of readiness of supportive infrastructure for the deployment of AI in the delivery of e-services by the Ministry of Health and Population, and evaluate the existing skills in Artificial Intelligence development, deployment and use in healthcare
- Developing an AI risk management in healthcare framework for the regulatory, industry and academia for social security, health insurance, disease screening etc
- Establishing National and International linkages to Digital Health Unit of Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal.
Education
Masters in Information and Communication Engineering -
Tribhuwan University, Nepal
01.2007
Bachelor in Computer Engineering -
Tribhuwan University, Nepal
01.2003
Skills
- Digital Health Strategy Development
- Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
- Interoperability Standards
- Advocacy and Policy Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Leadership and Team Management
- Digital Economy Capacity Building
- Investment Estimation and Structuring
- Investment Portfolio Development
- Drafting of a proposal for incubation/acceleration program for private sector to support them to trace the path from early stage tech innovators to industry with various round of funding
Training
- Web Application Specialist, NTT DOCOMO, JAPAN, JICA, 2004
- Digital Government and Public policy related training, Qatar and Singapore, 2008
Timeline
Chief, Digital Audit
Office of Auditor General, Nepal
01.2023 - 01.2024
Vice-President
Nepal Digital Association
01.2020 - 01.2024
Chief, Digital Health
Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal
01.2013 - 01.2023
Masters in Information and Communication Engineering -
Tribhuwan University, Nepal
Bachelor in Computer Engineering -
Tribhuwan University, Nepal