Project Manager - Healthcare IT Systems

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation and upgrade of healthcare IT systems in Queenstown. You will work on EHR, patient management, and health informatics initiatives, ensuring seamless integration, data integrity, and user adoption across facilities.

This role offers a hybrid work model with on-site collaboration with clinical staff and IT teams, emphasizing regulatory compliance, data privacy, and IT security to improve patient care and

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare IT project management.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements (POPIA, HIPAA).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of healthcare IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading healthcare provider network, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation and upgrade of critical Healthcare IT Systems in the Queenstown, Eastern Cape area. This pivotal role involves managing projects that enhance electronic health records (EHR), patient management systems, and other vital health informatics solutions. You will ensure seamless integration, data integrity, and user adoption across various healthcare facilities. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for strategic planning and remote coordination, balanced with essential on-site engagement with clinical staff and IT teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of healthcare operations, IT project management best practices, and regulatory compliance (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA principles). You will be responsible for delivering projects that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data security within the healthcare ecosystem. This is a significant opportunity to influence the technological advancement of healthcare services in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of healthcare IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and IT security standards.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, clinical staff, vendors, and external consultants.
• Oversee the implementation, testing, and deployment of new IT systems and upgrades.
• Facilitate effective communication and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and ensure successful knowledge