HOSPITAL IT & APPLICATIONS LEAD @ NSK HOSPITALS LIMITED
NSK Hospitals Limited is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Hospital IT & Applications Lead to join our team in Zanzibar. This permanent, full-time position is critical for managing and optimizing our Hospital Information System (HIS) to ensure seamless integration across clinical, administrative, and insurance platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing various modules including OPD, IPD, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, and Billing, while also handling complex API integrations and maintaining vendor accountability.
As the lead for IT operations, you will play a high-impact role driving digital transformation within a growing hospital group. Key duties involve troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring the robust security of our network and data systems, and training hospital personnel to improve system adoption and efficiency. This role requires travel between multiple sites within the region to provide hands-on support and strategic leadership for our evolving healthcare technology infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally with various departments to deliver reliable IT solutions that improve patient care and administrative workflows.
As the lead for IT operations, you will play a high-impact role driving digital transformation within a growing hospital group. Key duties involve troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring the robust security of our network and data systems, and training hospital personnel to improve system adoption and efficiency. This role requires travel between multiple sites within the region to provide hands-on support and strategic leadership for our evolving healthcare technology infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally with various departments to deliver reliable IT solutions that improve patient care and administrative workflows.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
3 to 5 years of professional experience in IT, Application Support, HIS, or ERP systems.
Strong technical knowledge of API integrations using REST and SOAP protocols.
Proficiency in networking, database management (specifically SQL), and system troubleshooting.
Prior experience working with insurance claims systems within a healthcare setting.
Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA are highly desirable.
Proven ability to manage and optimize Hospital Information Systems (HIS) across various modules.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a clinical environment.
Strong communication skills for training hospital staff and coordinating with vendors.
Experience in managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, and network reliability.