IT Manager - HIS System

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy firm seeks a Manager IT to oversee IT operations across clinics in Riyadh. The role requires optimizing Healthcare Information Systems and ensuring seamless integration of clinical applications. Candidates should have at least 12 years of IT experience, with a strong emphasis on HIS, and possess a deep understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare standards. This position offers an opportunity to drive IT-enabled healthcare transformation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of IT experience, with at least 5 focused on Healthcare Information Systems (HIS, EMR, EHR).
• Strong understanding of healthcare standards (HL7, ICD-10, SNOMED) and interoperability.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure in multi-clinic or hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations for all clinics, ensuring the smooth functioning of HIS and related applications.
• Implement and optimize Hospital/Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) across clinics.
• Train and support clinic staff on HIS usage and workflows.

Skills

Healthcare Information Systems (HIS)

EMR/EHR Management

Project Management

Data Security

Clinical Workflow Understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

The Manager IT will be responsible for managing and optimizing IT operations across healthcare clinics, with a strong focus on Healthcare Information Systems (HIS). This role ensures seamless integration of clinical systems, drives IT-enabled healthcare transformation, and supports both administrative and clinical functions effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations for all clinics, ensuring the smooth functioning of HIS, EMR/EHR, and other clinical applications.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize Hospital/Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) across clinics.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to understand HIS requirements, workflows, and reporting needs.
• Manage IT infrastructure supporting clinical systems, including servers, networks, databases, and hardware.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational IT policies.
• Lead IT projects related to HIS upgrades, digital transformation, and interoperability initiatives.
• Train, support, and guide clinic staff on HIS usage, workflows, and best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures.
• Coordinate with vendors, solution providers, and consultants for HIS implementation, maintenance, and customization.
• Develop IT policies, SOPs, and documentation for HIS and related IT operations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years focused on Healthcare Information Systems (HIS, EMR, EHR).
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows, healthcare standards (HL7, ICD-10, SNOMED, etc.), and interoperability.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure in multi-clinic or hospital environments.
• Knowledge of data security, HIPAA/KSA healthcare regulations, and IT compliance standards.
• Proven project management experience for HIS implementation, upgrades, or migrations.