Project Manager - Healthcare Technology Implementation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the rollout of healthcare IT systems, including EHR and telemedicine platforms, across clinical sites.

The ideal candidate will guide projects from planning through deployment, coordinating with clinical and IT teams, ensuring staff training, and driving system adoption while maintaining compliance with data privacy standards and healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
• 6+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare IT implementations.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) and clinical information systems.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and data standards.
• PMP/PRINCE2/CHITP certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in the South African healthcare sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of healthcare technology implementation projects from planning to deployment and post-implementation support.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with clinical and IT stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with vendors, IT teams, clinical staff, and stakeholders for project execution.
• Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of healthcare IT systems (EHR, PACS, LIMS, Telemedicine).
• Develop and execute training plans for end-users.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (POPIA, HIPAA).

Skills

Project management

Healthcare IT

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Healthcare Administration

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of new healthcare technologies and systems. This role, situated in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, will involve managing projects related to electronic health records (EHR), telemedicine platforms, and other digital health solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare workflows, IT project management, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare environments. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration of technology, effective training of staff, and successful adoption of new systems to improve patient care and operational efficiency. This is a vital role in modernizing healthcare delivery in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of healthcare technology implementation projects, from planning to deployment and post-implementation support.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with clinical and IT stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with vendors, IT teams, clinical staff, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, and deployment of healthcare IT systems (EHR, PACS, LIMS, Telemedicine).
• Develop and execute comprehensive training plans for end-users.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA).

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on healthcare IT implementations.
• Proven experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and other clinical information systems.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, medical terminology, and healthcare data standards.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Health IT Professional (CHITP) certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
• Experience working within the South African healthcare sector is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development within the healthcare technology sector. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact patient care and improve healthcare services in Nelspruit and the surrounding Mpumalanga region. Join a dedicated team committed to leveraging technology for better health outcomes. Be part of an organization that values innovation and professional growth.