HOSPITAL IT & APPLICATIONS LEAD @ PIONEER TRAVELS
The Hospital IT & Applications Lead role in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a permanent, full-time position dedicated to managing and optimizing healthcare information systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing system integrations between the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) and external insurance, laboratory, and government portals. Key duties include solving technical bugs, enforcing vendor accountability through service level agreements, and acting as a vital bridge between clinical staff and IT departments through training and user support.
In addition to application management, the role oversees critical hospital operations including digital billing reconciliation to prevent revenue loss, network security (LAN/WAN, VPN, Firewalls), and the administration of Windows Servers and Active Directory. Candidates will manage biometric HR systems and procurement inventory platforms. The salary for this position ranges from ₹1.2 LAKH to ₹1.3 LAKH INR as a net take-home amount, with food, accommodation, and transportation provided within Zanzibar.
In addition to application management, the role oversees critical hospital operations including digital billing reconciliation to prevent revenue loss, network security (LAN/WAN, VPN, Firewalls), and the administration of Windows Servers and Active Directory. Candidates will manage biometric HR systems and procurement inventory platforms. The salary for this position ranges from ₹1.2 LAKH to ₹1.3 LAKH INR as a net take-home amount, with food, accommodation, and transportation provided within Zanzibar.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Health Informatics.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems-focused IT roles.
Hands-on experience with HIS, HMIS, or ERP platforms.
Technical proficiency with API integrations including REST and SOAP diagnosis.
Familiarity with health claim portals or government health APIs.
Deep understanding of clinical hospital workflows (OPD, IPD, and Laboratory).
Experience in insurance billing, pre-authorizations, and claim rejection fixes.
Ability to perform finance reconciliation and system data audits.
Competency in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and hardware maintenance.
Proficiency in SQL reporting, advanced Excel, and backup management.
Basic scripting skills in Python or PowerShell for system automation.