Reports to: Vice President of Programs

About Organisation:

LifeNet International transforms healthcare across Africa to provide quality, sustainable healthcare and save lives. With a network spanning over 400 church-owned health facilities, LifeNet International leverages existing health investments to significantly enhance facility performance, improve patient outcomes, and save lives. Our dedicated and growing team provides tailored medical and management training and mentoring to globally recognized standards. LifeNet International’s intervention design takes an asset-based approach to development, we build and strengthen the capacity of local healthcare facilities, people, and resources, effectively empowering facilities to care for their communities with respect, confidence, and evidence-based knowledge.

Job Summary:  Are you ready to lead a groundbreaking digital transformation in African healthcare? Join LifeNet International as our Senior Director of Digital Transformation and spearhead the next phase of programmatic and operational development for the organization. Reporting directly to the President of LifeNet International, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible difference in healthcare delivery across the continent.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unleash the power of technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across LifeNet International’s health network in Africa.
• Champion the implementation of cutting-edge solutions, including two-way video medical care and a standardized, cloud-based health management  information system (HMIS).
• Lead initiatives to expand high-speed internet access to every health facility in the LifeNet International network, ensuring connectivity reaches even the most remote areas.
• Forge strategic partnerships and leverage digital tools to streamline processes, improve data management, and drive continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Are you a tech-savvy leader with a passion for driving positive change? We’re looking for candidates with extensive experience in the technology and digital arena, particularly in health settings in Africa.
• Do you thrive in complex environments and excel at navigating challenges? Demonstrate your senior-level systems experience, especially in the creation and management of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, with a focus on HMIS.
• Are you a visionary thinker with a track record of driving impactful initiatives? Show us your experience in developing digital solutions that have created program impact.
• Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen? We’re seeking candidates with the willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Do you share our commitment to making healthcare accessible to all? Alignment with our Christian identity is essential, along with the ability to relate to and work with all denominations in our network.

All candidate should submit their updated resumes and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role to recruiting@LNinternational.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 15, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.