IT Manager – Healthcare & Hospital IT Systems | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Healthcare & Medical
• Engineering & Technical
• Management & Leadership
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

A leading hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and manage its overall IT operations, healthcare technology systems, infrastructure, and technical support functions. The role requires extensive experience working within hospital environments in Saudi Arabia, with strong expertise in healthcare IT systems and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical hospital technology systems while supporting clinical and administrative departments. The position also involves system integration, interoperability, data exchange, vendor management, and healthcare technology initiatives.

This is a senior IT leadership opportunity offering potential career growth through responsibility for enterprise healthcare technology, digital transformation, system implementation, and IT team management. Professional development and relevant healthcare IT training or certification may further support career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hospital’s overall IT operations, systems, infrastructure, and technical support functions.
• Ensure the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical hospital IT systems.
• Manage IT teams, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative departments to understand technology requirements.
• Deliver effective technology solutions aligned with hospital operational needs.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, system providers, and external support partners.
• Maintain appropriate controls for data security, confidentiality, system access, and healthcare information protection.
• Lead system upgrades, implementations, and technology integrations.
• Support interoperability and healthcare data-exchange initiatives.
• Lead digital transformation and technology improvement projects.
• Ensure healthcare IT infrastructure and systems remain reliable and aligned with organizational requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience within hospitals in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong hands-on experience managing and supporting healthcare IT systems and infrastructure.
• Experience working within hospital technology environments.
• Strong understanding of system integration, interoperability, data exchange, and healthcare technology environments.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong IT infrastructure and systems-management knowledge.
• Understanding of healthcare information technology environments.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical support management skills.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor-management abilities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
• Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality, access controls, and healthcare information protection.

Availability

• Candidates must meet the required availability and joining requirements.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary is not specified in the job description.

The position offers an opportunity for senior IT professionals to advance their careers through leadership of hospital IT operations, healthcare technology systems, infrastructure, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives. The role also provides opportunities for professional development through exposure to healthcare technology, system interoperability, information security, and technology leadership.

Specific employee benefits, training programs, certification support, and other employment terms should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Application Process

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