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HOSPITAL HEAD OF IT (EMR SPECIALIST)

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HOSPITAL HEAD OF IT (EMR SPECIALIST)

Location: Victoria Island (VI), Lagos, Nigeria

Industry: Healthcare / Tertiary Hospital

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Fully On-Site

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Experience Required: 7–10 Years

Salary Range: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,500,000 Monthly (Gross)

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospital Head of IT (EMR Specialist) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the hospitals entire information technology ecosystem, with primary responsibility for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and digital health infrastructure.

The role ensures full compliance with Nigerian healthcare regulations, patient data protection laws, and international health information standards, while driving digital transformation across clinical, diagnostic, and administrative functions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, efficient, and integrated health information systems that enhance patient care delivery and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. IT Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement the hospitals IT strategy aligned with corporate and clinical objectives.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives across clinical and non-clinical departments.
  • Provide executive-level advisory support on health informatics and digital healthcare innovations.
  • Prepare and manage IT budgets, procurement plans, and vendor negotiations.
  • Establish IT governance structures and performance monitoring systems.

2. EMR & Health Information Systems Oversight

  • Lead the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of EMR systems.
  • Ensure seamless integration between EMR and: Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Radiology Information Systems (RIS) Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Pharmacy systems Billing and ERP systems Telemedicine platforms
  • Maintain 99%+ system uptime for critical hospital systems.
  • Oversee data migration, upgrades, patch management, and end-user training.
  • Monitor system performance and ensure user adoption across departments.

3. Regulatory & Compliance Management

Ensure compliance with:

  • Nigeria Data Protection Act
  • Federal Ministry of Health digital health guidelines
  • Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria data handling standards
  • Hospital accreditation and quality assurance requirements

Additional responsibilities:

  • Enforce strict patient data confidentiality protocols.
  • Develop and implement IT policies, SOPs, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Prepare for regulatory audits and digital compliance inspections.

4. Cybersecurity & Data Protection

  • Develop and lead the hospitals cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk assessments.
  • Implement firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption protocols, and automated backups.
  • Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Ensure secure remote access systems and access control policies.
  • Monitor cybersecurity threats and incident response procedures.

5. Infrastructure & Systems Management

  • Oversee servers, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid systems architecture.
  • Manage hospital-wide networking, connectivity, and medical equipment integration.
  • Ensure redundancy and high availability of mission-critical systems.
  • Supervise hardware lifecycle management and asset tracking.
  • Lead IT helpdesk and user support operations.

6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

  • Supervise IT staff, system administrators, and health informatics officers.
  • Establish KPIs and performance metrics for the IT department.
  • Conduct ongoing EMR and digital systems training for clinical staff.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, cybersecurity awareness, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related discipline.
  • Masters degree (MBA, Health Informatics, or IT Management) is an added advantage.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 7–10 years progressive IT experience.
  • At least 4 years in a hospital or tertiary healthcare environment.
  • Proven hands-on experience managing EMR systems in a large healthcare setting.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
  • Experience managing IT audits and regulatory compliance processes.

Professional Certifications (Advantageous)

  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • ITIL
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • Health Informatics certifications

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strong understanding of hospital clinical workflows
  • Advanced EMR implementation and optimization expertise
  • Strategic leadership and stakeholder management
  • High ethical standards and confidentiality awareness
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration ability
  • Regulatory compliance and audit readiness

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

  • EMR system uptime (Target: 99%+)
  • User satisfaction levels across departments
  • Zero major data breach incidents
  • Regulatory compliance audit success rate
  • IT budget efficiency and cost optimization
  • Successful integration of clinical and digital systems

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: ₦900,000 – ₦1,500,000 Monthly (Gross)

Compensation is competitive and aligned with Nigerian tertiary healthcare industry standards.

Additional benefits may include:

  • HMO coverage
  • Pension contributions
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Professional development support

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and experienced candidates should send:

  • Updated CV
  • Cover Letter highlighting EMR implementation experience

To: [email protected]

Subject Line: Application – Hospital Head of IT (VI)

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